MHT CET Chemistry question

Chemistry Organic Oxidation & Reduction Reactions MHT CET

A compound X with molecular formula on oxidation gives compound Y with molecular form . The compound X is likely to be

(A)1-propanol
(B)2-propanolCorrect
(C)Ethanol
(D)Butan-1-ol

Answer: (B)

Solution

is acetic acid, one carbon less than X, which arises from 2-propanol via acetone; 1-propanol would

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