Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The name and structure of the alcohols which on oxidation gives following product
Concept introduction:
Alcohols are the hydrocarbons which have
Alcohols can be of three types on the basis of degree of carbon atom to which the
Primary alcohol: The
Secondary alcohol: The
Tertiary alcohol: The
If a strong oxidizing agent is used, the oxidation of primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid.
A weaker oxidizing or partial oxidation of primary alcohol gives aldehydes.
While secondary alcohols always give ketones on oxidation.
(b)
Interpretation: The name and structure of the alcohols which on oxidation gives following product 2-hexanone
Concept introduction:
Alcohols are the hydrocarbons which have
Alcohols can be of three types on the basis of degree of carbon atom to which the
Primary alcohol: The
Secondary alcohol: The
Tertiary alcohol: The
If a strong oxidizing agent is used, the oxidation of primary alcohol gives
A weaker oxidizing or partial oxidation of primary alcohol gives aldehydes.
While secondary alcohols always give

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