MHT CET Chemistry question

Which one of the following compound can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?

Answer: (C)

Solution

A secondary alcohol such as 2-hydroxypropane (propan-2-ol) is oxidised to the carbonyl compound acetone; phenols give quinones (ring oxidation, no

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