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ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsJEE Main

An alcohol on alkaline oxidation gives first acetone, and on further oxidation gives acetic acid. It is

Answer: (B)

Solution

Isopropanol, a secondary alcohol, is oxidised first to acetone; vigorous further oxidation cleaves acetone's C–C

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