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Example Question #1 : Oxidation Reactions
Which of the following compounds can be oxidized to form a ketone?
Possible Answers:
Propyl alcohol
Methanol
3-pentanol
2-methyl-2-butanol
Correct answer:
3-pentanol
Explanation:
An alcohol can be oxidized and form a ketone only if the alcohol is a secondary alcohol. Tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidized and primary alcohols are oxidized to form aldehydes and carboxylic acids.
3-pentanol is a secondary alcohol, while 2-methyl-2-butanol is a tertiary alcohol. Methanol and propyl alcohol are both primary alcohols.
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