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The oxidation product of 2-propanol with hot conc. HNO3 is

A.Ethanoic acid
B.Propanone✓ Correct
C.Propanal
D.None of these
Explanation

Conc. HNO3 act as an oxidizing agent, thus oxidises - OH to > = O in 2-propanol i.e. CH3CH(OH)CH3 + [O] → CH3COCH3 conversion takes place

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