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When vapours of alcohol X are passed over heated copper at \(573\ K\), it gives an alkene. What is X?

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At 573 K with Cu: Primary → Aldehyde, Secondary → Ketone, Tertiary → Alkene.
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • \(CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2OH\)
  • \((CH_3)_2CH-CH_2OH\)
  • \((CH_3)_3C-OH\)
  • \(CH_3CH(OH)CH_2CH_3\)
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The Correct Option is C

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