JAMB 2020 Chemistry

1

A second alkanol can be oxidized to give an...

A

alkanone

B

alkyne

C

alkanoicacid

D

alkanal


Correct Option:A


Solution

With a suitable oxidising agent (such as acid if ied dichromate solution or acidified per manganate solution),  secondary alkanols  (alcohols)  can be oxidised to alkanones (ketones).




Next


List of Questions