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(CH3)2C=CHCOCH3 can be oxidized to (CH3)2C=CHCOOH by: |
Chromic acid NaOI Cu at 300ºC KMnO4 |
NaOI |
Only NaOI (iodoform reaction)will oxidize COCH3 to COOH while all other reagents will bring about oxidation both at the double bond as well as the keto group. |