Q. The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is
A) Primary alcohol
B) Secondary alcohol
C) Tertiary alcohol
D) Carboxylic acid
Explanation
(b)
Secondary alcohols on dehydrogenation with Cu at 573 K give ketones.
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