MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsMHT CET

Strong oxidizing agent oxidised propanone to give

Answer: (B)

Solution

Ketones are oxidised only by strong oxidising agents with cleavage of the C-CO bond, and propanone gives ethanoic acid (with formic acid/CO2);

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