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CH32C=CHCOCH3 can be oxidized to CH32C=CHCOOH by
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE Main
Options:
  • A chromic acid
  • B NaOI, followed by acidification
  • C Cu at 573 K
  • D KMnO4+H2SO4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: NaOI, followed by acidification
CH32C=CHCOCH3 is a methyl ketone and therefore, it can be easily oxidized to CH32CCHCOOH by haloform or iodoform reaction (NaOI).
(CH3)2C=CHCOCH3NaOI(CH3)2C=CHCOCI3NaOH
CHI3+(CH3)2C=CHCOONa(CH3)2C=CHCOOH
Chromic acid and KMnO4 , being strong oxidizing agents, will also attack the multiple bond and cause the cleavage giving the mixture of carboxylic acids.

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