Which of the following reactions can be used to obtain a ketone $(R_1COR_2)$,where $R_1 = R_2$ are alkyl groups,in a single step?

  • A
    Hydrolysis of esters.
  • B
    Oxidation of primary alcohols.
  • C
    Oxidation of secondary alcohols.
  • D
    Reaction of acid halides with alcohols.

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What are $X$ and $Y$ in the following reactions?

The most suitable reagent for the conversion of $R-CH_2-OH \rightarrow R-CHO$ is:

Conversion of esters to aldehydes can be accomplished by

$L$ $\xrightarrow[(ii) H_3O^{\oplus}]{(i) PhMgBr} M$ $\xrightarrow{CrO_3 / H^{\oplus}} N$ $\xrightarrow{Ph_3P=CH_2} Ph_2C=CH_2$
$L$ in the above sequence of reaction is/are (where $L \neq M \neq N$)

The conversion,$PhCN \to PhCOCH_3$,can be achieved most conveniently by reaction with

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