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

Question

A compound X of formula C3H8O yields a compound C3H6O on oxidation. The compound X may be : (A) an aldehyde (B) a secondary alcohol (C) a tertiary alcohol (D) none of the above

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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

Q. A compound X of formula C3​H8​O yields a compound C3​H6​O on oxidation. The compound X may be :

an aldehyde

a secondary alcohol

a tertiary alcohol

none of the above

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

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 :