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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following reactions is not true when heated with copper at 
?
A
Secondary alcohol 
ketone
ketone B
Tertiary alcohol 
olefin
olefin C
Phenol 
benzyl alcohol
benzyl alcohol D
Primary alcohol 
aldehyde
aldehyde
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Phenol on heating with 
at 
does not give benzyl alcohol whereas the other given alcohols (except 
alcohol) undergo oxidation on treatment with 
at 
.
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