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Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?

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a

Phenol

b

2-methyl-2 hydroxy-propane

c

2-hydroxy-propane

d

Ortho-nitrophenol

answer is A.

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Carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones) are obtained by the oxidation of 1° and 2° alcohols respectively. Among the given options, only (a) is 2° alcohol hence it can be oxidized to ketone.

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Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?