engineering chemistry MCQ #89

The oxidation of a primary alcohol gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #89

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The oxidation of a primary alcohol gives

    • A) Aldehyde and then carboxylic acid
    • B) Ketone
    • C) Ether
    • D) Alkane

    Answer: Aldehyde and then carboxylic acid

    Explanation: Primary alcohols are first oxidized to aldehydes, which can further be oxidized to carboxylic acids.