NEET 2004 Chemistry question

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

(1)o-Nitrophenol
(2)Phenol
(3)2-methyl-2-hydroxy propane
(4)2-hydroxy propaneCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Primary alcohols are oxidised to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones. 2-Hydroxypropane (propan-2-ol, ) is a secondary alcohol and is oxidised to acetone, .

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