MHT CET Chemistry question

An organic compound on oxidation produces acetic acid, but on dehydration it gives propylene. It would likely to be

Answer: (B)

Solution

2-Propanol is oxidised to acetone and then to acetic acid (one carbon less) and dehydrates to propene;

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