MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #170

During the oxidation of an alcohol to a carboxylic acid, which functional group is lost?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #170

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the oxidation of an alcohol to a carboxylic acid, which functional group is lost?

    • A) A hydroxyl group
    • B) A hydrogen atom
    • C) A methyl group
    • D) A carboxyl group

    Answer: A hydroxyl group

    Explanation: A hydroxyl group is lost, not a carboxyl group, which is already present in the reactant.