Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the preparation of aldehydes and ketones is correct?
A
Aldehydes can be prepared by the oxidation of primary alcohols.
B
Ketones are exclusively formed by the dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols.
C
Aldehydes cannot be produced from the hydrolysis of acid chlorides.
D
Ketones can be formed from the oxidation of tertiary alcohols.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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