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Ketones
\([\mathrm{R}-\underset{|| \atop \huge \mathrm{O}}{\mathrm{C}}-\mathrm{R}_1 \text {, where } \mathrm{R}=\mathrm{R}_1=\text { alkyl groups }] \backslash\)
can be obtained in one step by
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesVITEEEVITEEE 2022
Options:
  • A oxidation of primary alcohols
  • B hydrolysis of esters
  • C oxidation of tertiary alcohols
  • D reaction of acid halides with alcohols
Solution:
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The correct answer is: oxidation of tertiary alcohols
By oxidation of tertiary alcohol with stronger oxidising agents ketones may be formed along with carboxylic acid.

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