JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Mild oxidation of propan-1-ol will yield

A. propanone
B. propanalCorrect
C. propanoic acid
D. propane

Explanation

Mild (partial) oxidation of a primary alcohol like propan-1-ol yields the corresponding aldehyde, propanal; further oxidation would yield propanoic acid.

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