which compound can be oxidized to a carboxylic acid?
which compound can be oxidized to a carboxylic acid?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall oxidation rules
Primary alcohols can be oxidized to carboxylic acids. Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones and tertiary alcohols do not undergo oxidation under normal conditions.
Step2: Identify alcohol types
The first - compound is an alkene, not an alcohol. The second and fifth compounds are secondary alcohols. The third compound is a tertiary alcohol. The fourth compound is a primary alcohol ($\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ group).