MCQ
The given reaction is knows as :
  • A
    Kolbe reaction
  • B
    Tischenko reaction
  • C
    $MPV$ reaction
  • Oppeneur oxidation

Answer

Correct option: D.
Oppeneur oxidation
d
The given reaction is Oppeneur oxidation.

In this reaction, a secondary alcohol is oxidized to ketone. Other functional groups present such as amines, sulfides and carbon carbon double bonds are not oxidized.

The reagent used is aluminium isopropoxide or aluminum tertiary butoxide in the presence of acetone.

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