When the Following Organic Compound Is Oxidized, What Is the Major

question 42

Multiple Choice

When the following organic compound is oxidized, what is the major organic product?
(CH₃CH₂) ₂CHOH + KMnO₄

• A) 3-pentanone
• B) 3-pentanal
• C) 3-pentanoic acid
• D) diethylether
• E) 3-pentanol

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