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Question
Which of the following alcohols will not undergo oxidation?
Options
Butanol
Butan-2-ol
2-Methylbutan-2-ol
3-Methylbutan-2-ol
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Solution
2-Methylbutan-2-ol
Explanation:
Tertiary alcohols will not be under-oxidized. Because 2-Methylbutarte-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol, it will not oxidise.
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