Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 231
Question: Which of the following compounds is oxidised to prepare methyl ethyl ketone
[DCE 2001]
Options:
A) 2 - propanol
B) 1 - butanol
C) 2 - butanol
D) Tert-butyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ CH_3-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}H}}-CH_2-CH_3\xrightarrow{[O]}CH_3-\overset{O}{\mathop{\overset{||}{\mathop{C}}}}-CH_2CH_3 $
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