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How are ketones oxidised, compared with aldehydes?
AEasily by Tollens' reagent
BNot oxidised under any condition
COnly to alcohols of same carbon number
DOnly vigorously, with C-C bond cleavage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Only vigorously, with C-C bond cleavage
A ketone lacks the aldehydic hydrogen, so oxidation needs strong oxidants and splits the carbon chain.
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