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Which of the following compound gives ethyl methyl ketone on oxidation?

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a

Butan–1–ol

b

Butan–2–ol

c

Butan–2–al

d

Propan–2–ol 

answer is C.

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When 2-butanol is oxidized, ethyl methyl ketone results. The secondary OH group is converted to a keto group in this process.
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It is produced by some trees and is present in trace amounts in some fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it escapes from car and truck exhausts into the atmosphere. As a solvent, methyl ethyl ketone is employed.

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Which of the following compound gives ethyl methyl ketone on oxidation?