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An aldehyde on oxidation gives

1. an acid
2. an alcohol
3. an ether
4. a ketone

Correct answer: an acid

Solution

Aldehydes oxidize easily because they have a hydrogen attached to the carbonyl carbon. Oxidation converts the aldehyde group into a carboxylic acid group.

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