Aldehydes Ketones Question 171
Question: Which of the following products is obtained by the oxidation of propionaldehyde
[CPMT 1989]
Options:
A) Acetic acid
B) Formic acid and acetic acid
C) Propanoic acid
D) n-propyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{Propanal}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_2-CHO}}\xrightarrow{Oxidation}\underset{Propanoicacid}{\mathop{CH_3CH_2-COOH}} $