Which one of the following on oxidation gives a ketone? | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which one of the following on oxidation gives a ketone?

A

Primary alcohol

B

Secondary alcohol

C

Tertiary alcohol

D

All of these

Answer

Secondary alcohol

Explanation

Solution

Ketones can be prepared by the oxidation of secondary alcohols by using oxidising agent such as $K_2Cr_2 O_7 / H_2 SO_4$