MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsMHT CET

An organic compound on oxidation gives ketones as well as acid containing lesser number of carbon atoms than parent alcohol?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Only tertiary alcohols give a ketone together with an acid of fewer carbons on oxidation; the primary alcohols

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