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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