Carboxylic Acids Question 48

Question: Primary aldehyde on oxidation gives

[DPMT 20004]

Options:

A) Esters

B) Carboxylic acid

C) Ketones

D) Alcohols

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids on treatment with common oxidising agents like nitric acid, potassium permanganate and dichromate etc.