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  4. Ketones <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/7370e6c321be91ca17d0f7c2ed0fe4d8-.png /> can be obtained in one step by (where R and R' are alkyl groups)

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Q. Ketones image can be obtained in one step by (where $R$ and $R'$ are alkyl groups)

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Since primary alcohol upon oxidation gives only aldehyde whereas ketone can only be obtained from secondary alcohol. Esters on hydrolysis gives acids and alcohol.