Q. Which of the following compounds is oxidized to prepare methyl ethyl ketone?
A) 2-propanol
B) 1-butanol
C) 2-butaonol
D) Tert-butyl alcohol
Explanation
(c)
Oxidation of 2-butanol to ethyl methyl ketone can be made effective by using oxidizing agent PCC/DCM (pyridinium chlorochromate in dichloro methane)
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