NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the preparation of aldehydes and ketones is correct?
Aldehydes can be prepared by the oxidation of primary alcohols.
Ketones are exclusively formed by the dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols.
Aldehydes cannot be produced from the hydrolysis of acid chlorides.
Ketones can be formed from the oxidation of tertiary alcohols.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Aldehydes are indeed prepared by the oxidation of primary alcohols, as stated in the NCERT context. Option B is incorrect because ketones can be formed by other methods as well. Option C is incorrect since aldehydes can be produced from the hydrolysis of acid chlorides. Option D is wrong as tertiary alcohols do not oxidize to ketones.
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