MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsMHT CET

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

Answer: (B)

Solution

Y is acetic acid, one carbon less than X, which is formed from the secondary alcohol 2-propanol via acetone; 1-propanol

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