Ketones \([\mathrm{R}-\underset{|| \atop \huge \mathrm{O}}{\mathrm{C}}-\mathrm{R}_1 \text {, where } \mathrm{R}=\mathrm{R}_1=\text { alkyl groups }] \backslash\) can be obtained in one step by

• A

  oxidation of primary alcohols
• B

  hydrolysis of esters
• Correct answer
  C

  oxidation of tertiary alcohols
• D

  reaction of acid halides with alcohols

Solution

By oxidation of tertiary alcohol with stronger oxidising agents ketones may be formed along with carboxylic acid.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.