Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 282
Question: A compound A on oxidation gave acetaldehyde, then again on oxidation gave acid. After first oxidation it was reacted with ammoniacal $ AgNO_3 $ then silver mirror was produced. A is likely to be
[DPMT 1996]
Options:
A) Primary alcohol
B) Tertiary alcohol
C) Acetaldehyde
D) Acetone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \underset{A}{\mathop{\underset{1^{o}alcohol}{\mathop{CH_3CH_2OH}}}}\xrightarrow{Oxi\text{.}}CH_3CHO\xrightarrow{Oxi\text{.}}CH_3COOH $