Question

Which of the following reactions can produce ketones?

(a) Oxidation of primary alcohols

(b) Dehydrogenation of primary alcohols

(c) Dehydrogenation of tertiary alcohols

(d) Oxidation of secondary alcohols

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I need to ask this question from Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones topic in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Oxidation of secondary alcohols

The explanation: Oxidation and dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols results in ketones. The same reactions with primary alcohols give aldehydes.