AIIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2009 Chemistry Oxidation Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In Oppenauer's oxidation,
A
secondary alcohol is oxidised to carboxylic acid in acetone solvent using aluminium tertiary butoxide
B
secondary alcohol is oxidised to carboxylic acid without affecting the C=C or C≡C bond by aluminium tertiary butoxide in acetone solvent
C
secondary alcohol is oxidised to ketone without affecting C=C or C≡C bond by aluminium tertiary butoxide
D
secondary alcohol is oxidised to ketone by chromic acid - pyridine complex
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In Oppenauer's oxidation, secondary alcohol is oxidised to corresponding ketone in the presence of aluminium tertiary butoxide.
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