Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?

Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?
  1. 2-Hydroxypropane
  2. Ortho-nitrophenol
  3. Phenol
  4. 2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropane

Solution

2-hydroxy propane or secondary alcohol is oxidised into propanone. Caution Primary alcohol on oxidation gives aldehyde while secondary alcohol on oxidation gives ketone. Aromatic hydroxyl compound cannot be oxidised to corresponding carbonyl compound.

Asked in: NEET 2004

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