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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