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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsJEE Main

Which compound is oxidised to prepare ethyl methyl ketone?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Butan-2-ol, a secondary alcohol, oxidizes to butan-2-one (ethyl methyl ketone), CH₃COCH₂CH₃.

Question ID VK-149786