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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What product is formed when a primary alcohol is oxidized with pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC)?
Options
A carboxylic acid
B ketone
C aldehyde
Correct Answer
D alkene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

PCC is a mild oxidizing agent that stops oxidation at the aldehyde stage for primary alcohols.

Hint

PCC prevents overoxidation to acid.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 7 of 1999
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