MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #167

During the oxidation of an alcohol to an aldehyde, which functional group is formed?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #167

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the oxidation of an alcohol to an aldehyde, which functional group is formed?

    • A) A ketone
    • B) An aldehyde
    • C) A carboxylic acid
    • D) An ester

    Answer: An aldehyde

    Explanation: An aldehyde is formed, not a ketone, which is formed during a different reaction.