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  4. A compound X of formula C3H8O yields a compound C3H6O on oxidation. The compound X may be :

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Q. A compound X of formula $ {{C}_{3}}{{H}_{8}}O $ yields a compound $ {{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}O $ on oxidation. The compound X may be :

JIPMERJIPMER 1998

Solution:

Secondary alcohol oxidise to yield a ketone by eliminating 2H-atom in the form of water.

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