Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids.

I. Primary alkanols

II. Secondary alkanols

III. Tertiary alkanols

  • A Primary alkanols
  • B I, II and III
  • C I and II only
  • D III only
  • E I only
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The correct answer is D. III only

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

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