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An optical active alcohol of formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` on oxidation given which of the following compound?A. `(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHO`B. `(CH_(3))_(2)C=CH_(2)`C. `CH_(3)COC_(2)H_(5)`D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CHO`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` has four isomers i.e. n - butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol , sec.
butyl alcohol, t-butyl and on oxidation gives ethyl methyl ketone.
`CH_(3)CHOHC_(2)H_(5) overset("oxidation") to CH_(3)COC_(2)H_(5) + H_(2)O`


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