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Which can be oxidized to the correspondi...

Which can be oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compound?

A

2-hydroxy propane

B

Ortho-nitro phenol

C

Phenol

D

2-methyl-2-hydroxy propane

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To determine which compound can be oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compound, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: The options given are: - A) 2-hydroxypropanone - B) 2-nitrophenol - C) Phenol - D) 2-methyl-2-hydroxypropane 2. **Understanding Oxidation**: - Oxidation of alcohols can lead to the formation of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones). - Primary alcohols oxidize to aldehydes, and secondary alcohols oxidize to ketones. 3. **Analyzing Each Compound**: - **A) 2-hydroxypropanone**: This is a secondary alcohol (since the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is connected to two other carbons). Upon oxidation, it can be converted to a ketone (propanone). - **B) 2-nitrophenol**: This compound has a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring. The presence of the aromatic ring and the nitro group does not allow for oxidation to a carbonyl compound. - **C) Phenol**: Similar to 2-nitrophenol, phenol has a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring. It cannot be oxidized to a carbonyl compound due to the stability of the aromatic system. - **D) 2-methyl-2-hydroxypropane**: This compound is a tertiary alcohol. Tertiary alcohols do not oxidize to form carbonyl compounds. 4. **Conclusion**: The only compound that can be oxidized to a carbonyl compound is **A) 2-hydroxypropanone**. ### Final Answer: **A) 2-hydroxypropanone can be oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compound.**
To determine which compound can be oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compound, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: The options given are: - A) 2-hydroxypropanone - B) 2-nitrophenol - C) Phenol ...
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