JEE Main 2018 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The major product formed in the following reaction is:
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
PCC oxidizes primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones. In the above reaction, group is hydrolyzed to secondary alcohol which is then oxidised (with PCC) to ketone.
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