Question
Question: The most appropriate reagent for the conversion of 2- pentanone to butanoic acid is...
The most appropriate reagent for the conversion of
2- pentanone to butanoic acid is
A
Sodium hypoiodite
B
O2
C
Acidified KMnO4
D
Alkaline KMNO4K
Answer
Sodium hypoiodite
Explanation
Solution
Haloform reaction converts methyl ketones to acids directly