Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound
A
o-Nitrophenol
B
Phenol
C
2-methyl-2-hydroxy propane
D
2-hydroxy propane
Answer
2-hydroxy propane
Explanation
Solution
The compound that can be oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compound is: 2-hydroxy propane