JEE Main 2021ChemistryHydrocarbonsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2021Hydrocarbons Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 1)

Question

Identify products A and B.

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C

Step-by-step explanation

Syn hydroxylation takes place with cold KMnO4. CrO3 convert secondary alcohol into ketone and tertiary alcohol remains unaffected.

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