What is the product when secondary alcohol oxidized?

The product of the oxidation of a secondary alcohol is a ketone. This reaction is typically carried out using an oxidizing agent such as chromic acid or potassium permanganate. The mechanism of the reaction involves the formation of a hemiacetal intermediate, which then undergoes dehydration to form the ketone.

For example, the oxidation of 2-propanol with chromic acid produces acetone:

$$(CH_3)_2CHOH + 2CrO_3 + H_2SO_4 → (CH_3)_2CO + 2CrSO_4 + 2H_2O$$