An organic compound (A), C3H8O, on oxidation gives (B), C3H6O. The
compound (B) could be
(a) a carbonyl compound
(b) an alcohol
(c) a carboxylic acid
(d) an ether

1 Answer

Answer :

a carbonyl compound

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