Oxidation of a 2° alcohol with chromic acid results in the production of ________.
A) an ester
B) a ketone
C) an aldehyde
D) an ether
E) none of the above

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Oxidation of a 2° alcohol with chromic acid results in the cleavage of the C-C bond adjacent to the carbon bearing the hydroxyl group, producing a ketone. Other oxidation agents such as PCC or Swern's reagent can result in different products such as aldehydes or esters.

Oxidation of a 2° Alcohol with Chromic Acid Results in the Production