engineering chemistry MCQ #463

The compound that is formed by the oxidation of a secondary alcohol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #463

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is formed by the oxidation of a secondary alcohol is

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

    Answer: Ketone

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