engineering chemistry MCQ #199

The oxidation of a secondary alcohol gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #199

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The oxidation of a secondary alcohol gives?

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

    Answer: Ketone

    Explanation: Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones because the carbon with the hydroxyl group is attached to two other carbon atoms.