MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET 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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