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3-Pentanol on reaction with aluminium tertiary butoxide in the presence of acetone gives
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A 3-pentanal
  • B 2-pentanal
  • C 3-pentanone
  • D 2-pentanone
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3-pentanone
Aluminium tertiary butoxide is an oxidising agent used for the oxidation of secondary alcohols into ketones.


 

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