JAMB - Chemistry (2015 - No. 26)
Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids.
I. Primary alkanols
II. Secondary alkanols
III. Tertiary alkanols
I. Primary alkanols
II. Secondary alkanols
III. Tertiary alkanols
I, II and III
I and II only
III only
I only
Explication
Only primary alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acid. Option A,B,C will not produce alkanoic acid