KCET2008ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
The compound on dehydrogenation gives a ketone. The original compound is
Options
- Aprimary alcohol
- Bsecondary alcohol
- Ctertiary alcohol
- Dcarboxylic acid
Correct answer
B. secondary alcohol
Step-by-step solution
Secondary alcohols on dehydrogenation with Cu at 573 ~K give ketones.