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Catalytic dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol gives a
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersKCETKCET 2008
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  • A secondary alcohol
  • B aldehyde
  • C ketone
  • D ester
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The correct answer is: aldehyde
Primary alcohols get dehydrogenated with reduced copper at $573 \mathrm{~K}$, to give corresponding aldehydes.


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