JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3ap034
Which of the following alcohols are oxidised to ketones by PCC in CHX2ClX2?
Apentan-3-ol
B2-methylbutan-2-ol
Ccyclohexanol
D3-methylbutan-1-ol
Answer: A, C
Only secondary alcohols give ketones. Pentan-3-ol and cyclohexanol are secondary. 2-Methylbutan-2-ol is tertiary and is not oxidised, while 3-methylbutan-1-ol is primary and gives an aldehyde with PCC.