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In which of the following, the number of carbon atoms does not remain same when carboxylic acid is obtained from it by oxidation?

A

`CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

B

`C Cl_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Ketones on oxidation give carboxylic acids with lesser number of carbon atoms, i.e.,
`CH_(3)COCH_(3) overset([o])to CH_(3)COOH+CO_(2)+H_(2)O`
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