Chapter 14.9, Problem 4QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The organic product that is formed from oxidation of secondary alcohol has to be identified from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

In organic chemistry, oxidation reaction is referred to the number $\text{C}-\text{O}$ bonds increase and/or number of $\text{C}-\text{H}$ bonds decrease.

In organic chemistry, reduction reaction is referred to the number $\text{C}-\text{O}$ bonds decrease and/or number of $\text{C}-\text{H}$ bonds increase.

Alcohols do undergo oxidation reaction and reduction reaction.  This depends upon the number of hydrogen atoms that is bonded to the alpha carbon atom.  Primary and secondary alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction while tertiary alcohol does not undergo oxidation reaction.