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A compound X of formula C(3)H(8)O yields...

A compound `X` of formula `C_(3)H_(8)O` yields a compound `C_(3)H_(6)O`, on oxidation. To which of the following classes of compounds could `X` being

A

Secondary alcohol

B

Alkene

C

Aldehyde

D

Teriary alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
A
`2^(@)` alcohols give Ketones with same no. of `C-`atoms.
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