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Q. Which of the following compounds is oxidised to prepare methyl ethyl ketone?

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Solution:

Secondary alcohols on oxidation give ketones. 2-propanol and 2-butanol are secondary alcohols. 2-propanol gives acetone on oxidation and 2-butanone gives methyl ethyl ketone on oxidation. 1-butanol gives aldehyde on oxidation.