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Which of following on oxidation forms propanone?

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Oxidation of a secondary alcohol gives a ketone; 2-propanol gives acetone.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • 1-Propanol
  • 2-Propanol
  • 2-Butanol
  • 2- methylbutan-1-ol
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Work backwards
Propanone has C=O at carbon 2, so the alcohol was CH3CH(OH)CH3.

Step 2: Verify
It is secondary, so oxidation stops at the ketone.

Step 3: Answer
Option (B).

Final Answer:
Option (B). \[ \boxed{\text{2-Propanol}} \]
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