Which of the following compound will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline `KMnO_(4)` solution ?

Options

A. Butan-1-ol
B. Butan-2-ol
C. Both of these
D. None of these

Answer

B

Explanation

Butan-2-ol is secondary alcohol which on oxidation with alkaline KMnO, solution gives butanone (ketone).
`underset(" Butan -2-ol") (CH_3CH_2 underset(CH_3) overset("\")underset(/)""CHOH +[O]) `
` underset(" Butanone")( CH_3CH_2 underset(CH_2) underset(/) overset("\") "" C= O +H_2O )`