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Question
What will be formed after oxidation reaction of secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3)?
Options
Aldehyde
Ketone
Carboxylic acid
Ester
MCQ
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Solution
Ketone
Explanation:
When 2-propanol (a secondary alcohol) is oxidised with CrO3, it forms a ketone, 2-propanone (acetone). Secondary alcohols always give ketones on oxidation.
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