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Oxidation of ketones involves carbon-carbon bond cleavage. What are the IUPAC names of the products formed on oxidation of 2, 5-dimethylhexan-3-one?

Options

  1. A2-Methylpropanoic acid and 3-Methylbutanoic acid
  2. B3-Methylbutanoic acid, Ethanoic acid and Methanoic acid
  3. C2-Methylpropanoic acid, 1-Methylbutanoic acid, Ethanoic acid and Methanoic acid
  4. D2-Methylpropanoic acid, 3-Methylbutanoic acid, Ethanoic acid and Methanoic acid

Correct answer

D. 2-Methylpropanoic acid, 3-Methylbutanoic acid, Ethanoic acid and Methanoic acid

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) 2-Methylpropanoic acid, 3-Methylbutanoic acid, Ethanoic acid and Methanoic acid

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