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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

Aldehyde

B

secondary alcohol

C

Alkene

D

Tertiary alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
B
In the conversion `C_3H_8O to C_3H_6O`, the number of C-atom remains same.
Therefore the compound is a `1^(@)` alcohol/ `2^(@)` alcohol.
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