What is the final product obtained when 2-hexanone is treated with potassium dichromate in the presence of sulfuric acid?
A) an equilibrium mixture of 2-hexanone and hemiacetal
B) hexanol
C) hexanoic acid
D) none of these, as 2-hexanone does not undergo oxidation readily

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2-hexanone is a ketone, and ketones are generally resistant to oxidation by agents like potassium dichromate. Therefore, no significant reaction occurs under these conditions.

What Is the Final Product Obtained When 2-Hexanone Is Treated