Ketones can be obtained by the oxidation of which of the following?
A) 1° alcohols
B) 2° alcohols
C) 3° alcohols
D) none of these

Name: Ketones can be obtained by the oxidation of which of the following? A) 1° alcohols B) 2° alcohols C) 3° alcohols D) none of these
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Ketones are typically obtained by the oxidation of secondary (2°) alcohols. Primary (1°) alcohols oxidize to form aldehydes and further to carboxylic acids, while tertiary (3°) alcohols generally do not oxidize easily.

Ketones Can Be Obtained by the Oxidation of Which of the Following