MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #66

During a titration experiment, acidified potassium dichromate is added to an alcohol. Which alcohol will fail to change the solution color from orange to green?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #66

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a titration experiment, acidified potassium dichromate is added to an alcohol. Which alcohol will fail to change the solution color from orange to green?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) 2-Propanol
    • C) 2-Methyl-2-propanol
    • D) 1-Butanol

    Answer: 2-Methyl-2-propanol

    Explanation: Tertiary alcohols lack an alpha-hydrogen atom, making them resistant to oxidation unless drastic conditions lead to C-C bond cleavage.