A compound `(X)` with the molecular formula `C_(3)H_(8)O` can be oxidized to another `(Y)` whose molecular formula is `C_(6)H_(6)O_(2)`
The compound `(X)` may be

Options

A. `CH_(3)CHOHCH_(3)`
B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`
C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OCH_(3)`
D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

Answer

B

Explanation

`underset((X)) underset(C_(n)H_(2n + 2)O)(C_(3))H_(8)O overset([O])rarr underset((Y))underset(C_(n)H_(2n)O_(2))(C_(3)H_(6)O_(2))`
The general formula `C_(n)H_(2n + 2)O` Corresponds to monohydric alcohols as well as ethers. Ethers are not easily oxidized.
`2^(@)` alcohols are oxidized to ketones and then to a mixture of acids each having fewer carbon atoms than the corresponding alcohol . Thus , `(X)` must be primary alcohol.
`CH_(3)underset((X))(CH_(2)CH_(2)OH) overset([O]) rarr CH_(3)underset((Y))(COOH)`