CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2019 - Question 9

Chemistry 2019 JAMB Past Questions - Question 9: complete oxidation of propan -1 -ol gives

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
complete oxidation of propan -1 -ol gives
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

propan -1 -ol is given structurally as H H H H C C C OH ....Primary alkanol H H Hcomplete the oxidation of primary alkanol yields alkanioc acidincomplete oxidation yield alkanalHence, complete oxidation of propan- 1 -ol yeld propanioc acid