Carboxylic Acids Question 48
Question: Primary aldehyde on oxidation gives
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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.