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, II and III

I and II only

III only

I only

Explanation

Only primary alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acid. Option A,B,C will not produce alkanoic acid

JAMB - Chemistry (2015 - No. 26)

Explanation

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