Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2019

A second alkanol can be oxidized to give an

A

alkanone

B

alkyne

C

alkanoic acid

D

alkanal

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Correct Option: A

With a suitable oxidising agent (such as acidified dichromate solution, or, acidified permanganate solution), secondary alkanols (alcohols) can be oxidised to alkanones (ketones).

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