Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound ?

Question

Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound ? (A) 2-hydroxy propane (B) Ortho-nitro phenol (C) Phenol (D) 2-methyl-2 -hydroxy propane

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

2-hydroxy propane or secondary alcohol is oxidised into propanone (corresponding because in 2-hydroxy propane, secondary alcoholic group is present and it is oxidised into ketone).

Q. Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound ?

2-hydroxy propane

Ortho-nitro phenol

Phenol

2-methyl-2 -hydroxy propane

$2$ -hydroxy propane or secondary alcohol is oxidised into propanone (corresponding because in $2$ -hydroxy propane, secondary alcoholic group is present and it is oxidised into ketone).