The compound shown is treated with Jones reagent (CrO3, dilute H2SO4, acetone). Which structure is the product?

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The compound shown is treated with Jones reagent ( $CrO X_{3}$ , dilute $H X_{2} SO X_{4}$ , acetone). Which structure is the product?

AStructure A
BStructure B
CStructure C
DStructure D

Answer: A

The compound is cyclohexanol, a secondary alcohol. Jones reagent oxidises it to the ketone cyclohexanone, which is not oxidised further under these conditions (cleavage to adipic acid needs forcing conditions).

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The compound shown is treated with Jones reagent (CrOX3​, dilute HX2​SOX4​, acetone). Which structure is the product?

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