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Compound X \[({{C}_{3}}{{H}_{8}}O)\] on oxidation gives compound Y \[({{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}O)\]. What is compound X?

A)  \[{{1}^{o}}\text{ }alcohol\]  

B)  \[{{2}^{o}}\,alcohol\]

C)  \[{{3}^{o}}\text{ }alcohol~\]

D)  none of these

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Secondary alcohols, on oxidation, eliminate two H-atoms and form ketones.