MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesPhysical and chemical properties of Aldehydes &Ketones
Methyl ethyl ketone is prepared by the oxidation of
A.2-propanol
B.1-butanol
C.2-butanol✓ Correct
D.t-butyl alcohol
Explanation
In methyl ethyl ketone, the ketone group is attached to methyl group on one side and to ethyl group on the other side. So, there are total 4 carbon atoms in the compound. Since it is a ketone, it can be prepared only from secondary alcohol. So, butan-2-ol will give methyl ethyl ketone on oxidation. The reaction is given below:
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