Which of the following compounds can be oxidized to a ketone?

A. Ethanol
B. Isopropanol
C. Butanol
D. Tert-butanol

Answer: Isopropanol

Additional Information: Isopropanol (secondary alcohol) can be oxidized to acetone (a ketone).

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