KCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is
- A primary alcohol
- B secondary alcohol
- C tertiary alcohol
- D carboxylic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) secondary alcohol
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Secondary alcohols on dehydrogenation with \(\mathrm{Cu}\) at \(573 \mathrm{~K}\) give ketones.


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