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Which alcohol on oxidation gives ketones...

Which alcohol on oxidation gives ketones as well as acid containing lesser number of carbon atoms than parent alcohol ?

A

ethyl alcohol

B

n-propyl alcohol

C

n-butyl alcohol

D

Tertiary butyl alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
D
`3^(@)` alcohols on oxidation give ketones and acids with lesser number of C-atoms.
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