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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:
Which of the following methods cannot produce aldehydes?
Options:
Oxidation of primary alcohols
Dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols
Ozonolysis of alkenes
Hydration of ethyne with acid
Correct Answer:
Dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols
Explanation:
The dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols give ketones. Aldehydes are obtained by the dehydrogenation of primary alcohols.