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Chapter 26: Problem 108

To prepare methyl ethyl ketone, one should oxidize (a) 2-propanol; (a) 1-butanol; (c) 2-butanol; (d) tert-butyl alcohol.

Short Answer

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The correct option is (a) 2-propanol.

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01

Identifying the Structure of Secondary Alcohol

The definition of a secondary alcohol is an alcohol which has the hydroxy group on a secondary carbon of alkyl chain. The secondary carbon atom is a carbon atom which is connected to only two other carbon atoms. So, one should identify alcohols that have hydroxy group on a secondary carbon.
02

Matching with Correct Structure for Methyl Ethyl Ketone

The Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a ketone. Its common structure is that it will have a carbonyl group (C=O) with one methyl and one ethyl group attached to the carbonyl carbon atom. So, look for a secondary alcohol that upon oxidation forms this specific structure.
03

Selection of Correct Alcohol

Among the given options 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butyl alcohol, only 2-propanol is a secondary alcohol that can be oxidized to form a ketone with one methyl and one ethyl group attached to carbonyl carbon, i.e., Methyl Ethyl Ketone. In case of 2-butanol, upon oxidation, butanone would be formed. 1-butanol and tert-butyl alcohol can't form Methyl Ethyl Ketone upon oxidation.

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