Which of the alcohol below is likely to be oxidiezed to give the acid below:...
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Which of the alcohol below is likely to be oxidiezed to give the acid below:
- A) Butan-1-ol
- B) 2-methylpropan-2-ol
- C) 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
- D) Propane-2-ol
Correct Answer: C) 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
Explanation
It cannot be butan-1-ol since the acid is branched rather than straight chained. Rather, the answer should be 2-Methylpropan-1-ol since the acid has its functional group at the end.
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