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

Question

Which of the following compounds is oxidised to prepare methyl ethyl ketone? (A) 2 - propanol (B) 1 - butanol (C) 2 - butanol (D) Tert-butyl alcohol

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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.

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

2 - propanol

1 - butanol

2 - butanol

Tert-butyl alcohol

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.