KCET2008ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Catalytic dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol gives a
Options
- Asecondary alcohol
- Baldehyde
- Cketone
- Dester
Correct answer
B. aldehyde
Step-by-step solution
Primary alcohols get dehydrogenated with reduced copper at 573 ~K , to give corresponding aldehydes.