Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids. I. Primary…

Chemistry JAMB 2015

Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids.

I. Primary alkanols
II. Secondary alkanols
III. Tertiary alkanols

  • I, II and III
  • I and II only
  • III only
  • I only checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

Only primary alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acid. Option A,B,C will not produce alkanoic acid

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