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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMETHOD OF PREPARATION OF ALDEHYDES AND KETONESEasy2 minPYQ_2004
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Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?NEET 2004

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Answer:
A
Solution:

2-hydroxy propane or secondary alcohol is oxidised into propanone.
Caution Primary alcohol on oxidation gives aldehyde while secondary alcohol on oxidation gives ketone. Aromatic hydroxyl compound cannot be oxidised to corresponding carbonyl compound.

Stream:NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:METHOD OF PREPARATION OF ALDEHYDES AND KETONES
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