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Question

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

II. Secondary alkanols

III. Tertiary alkanols

Options

A)
I, II and III
B)
I and II only
C)
III only
D)
I only

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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