COMEDK · Chemistry · 27. Aldehydes and Ketones
Catalytic dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol gives a/an
- A secondary alcohol
- B aldehyde
- C ketone
- D ester
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(B) aldehyde
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Catalytic dehydration of a primary alcohol gives aldehyde i.e.,
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