Oxidation of the following alcohol via the conditions below yields spearmint oil.What new functional group is formed in the reaction to yield spearmint?

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The oxidation of an alcohol to yield a ketone is known as a secondary alcohol oxidation. As a result, spearmint oil includes a ketone functional group. Therefore, option C, ketone, is the best response. Option A, aldehyde, is incorrect because aldehydes are created when primary alcohols are oxidised. Option B, carboxylic acid, is incorrect because it requires further oxidation of the ketone to a carboxylic acid. Option D, amine, and option E, ester, are incorrect because neither is formed during the oxidation of an alcohol.

Oxidation of the Following Alcohol Via the Conditions Below Yields