engineering chemistry MCQ #153

The oxidation of a secondary alcohol yields?

engineering chemistry MCQ #153

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The oxidation of a secondary alcohol yields?

    • A) Aldehyde
    • B) Ketone
    • C) Carboxylic acid
    • D) Ester

    Answer: Ketone

    Explanation: Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones, as the hydroxyl group is attached to a secondary carbon.