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

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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) (A) hydrolysis of esters (B) oxidation of primary alcohols (C) oxidation of secondary alcohols (D) reaction of alkyl halides with alcohols

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

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

hydrolysis of esters

oxidation of primary alcohols

oxidation of secondary alcohols

reaction of alkyl halides with alcohols

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

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