engineering chemistry MCQ #14

The oxidation of secondary alcohols gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #14

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The oxidation of secondary alcohols gives

    • A) Aldehydes
    • B) Ketones
    • C) Carboxylic acids
    • D) Ethers

    Answer: Ketones

    Explanation: Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones, as the oxidation involves the removal of hydrogen from the carbon with the hydroxyl group.