what are alkanones. Give their synthetic method for their preparation.?

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what are alkanones. Give their synthetic method for their preparation.?

2007-03-15 02:39:17 · 2 answers · asked by arvadia.pratik 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2 answers

Are you talking about ketones?

..R1
....\
.....C=O
..../
..R2

something like that?

These are prepared by oxidation of secondary alcohols

R1-C(OH)-R2 -{acid reflux, strong oxidizing agent}->

..R1
....\
.....C=O
..../
..R2

You need something like potassium dichromate or potassium permanganate

2007-03-15 02:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Check this link, it will explain you everything..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkanone

2007-03-15 09:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋