Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004359
Which of the following carbon compounds cannot undergo oxidation to form a carboxylic acid?
1
Alcohol
2
Aldehyde
3
Alkane
4
Ketone
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Alkane
Solution:
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons that do not oxidize to form carboxylic acids, while alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones can all undergo oxidation.
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