The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is

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The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is (A) Primary alcohol (B) Secondary alcohol (C) Tertiary alcohol (D) Carboxylic acid

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Secondary alcohols on dehydrogenation with Cu at 573 K give ketones. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-xiwmuikk6q042ico.jpg" />

Q. The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is

Primary alcohol

Secondary alcohol

Tertiary alcohol

Carboxylic acid

Secondary alcohols on dehydrogenation with Cu at 573 K give ketones.