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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

What is the product when a 1° alcohol is treated with excess chromic acid (H2CrO4)?
Options
A aldehyde
B ketone
C carboxylic acid
Correct Answer
D alkene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chromic acid is a strong oxidizing agent that converts primary alcohols first to aldehydes, then further to carboxylic acids.

Hint

Overoxidation occurs if not stopped.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 22 of 1999
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