KCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Catalytic dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol gives a
- A secondary alcohol
- B aldehyde
- C ketone
- D ester
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) aldehyde
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Primary alcohols get dehydrogenated with reduced copper at \(573 \mathrm{~K}\), to give corresponding aldehydes.


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