Question

Which of the statements applies to oxidation? A. Ketones cannot be oxidized further. B. Carboxylic acids are oxidized to ketones. C. Alcohols are oxidized to alkanes. D. Ketones are oxidized to alcohols.

Answer 1

A. Ketones cannot be oxidized further.

Step-by-step explanation:

Which of the statements applies to oxidation?

A. Ketones cannot be oxidized further. TRUE. The carbonyl group is in an internal carbon, which already has 4 bonds. Then, it can no longer be oxidized.

B. Carboxylic acids are oxidized to ketones. FALSE. Carboxylic acids can only be oxidized to CO₂.

C. Alcohols are oxidized to alkanes. FALSE. Alcohols are more oxidized than alkanes.

D. Ketones are oxidized to alcohols. FALSE. Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.