MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesPhysical and chemical properties of Aldehydes &Ketones
Aldehydes are the first oxidation product of
A.primary alcohol✓ Correct
B.secondary alcohol
C.tertiary alcohol
D.dihydric alcohol
Explanation
Aldehydes are the primary oxidation product of primary alcohols. The primary alcohols are first oxidized to form aldehydes which on further oxidations can be Aldehydes and Ketones 6 converted into carboxylic acid. Ketones are formed from oxidation of secondary alcohols and this cannot be further oxidized to form carboxylic acids.
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