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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the color change observed when a secondary alcohol is oxidized by Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4?
Options
A greenish-blue to orange
B orange to greenish-blue
Correct Answer
C colorless to purple
D purple to colorless
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dichromate (orange, Cr+6) is reduced to Cr+3 (greenish-blue) as the alcohol is oxidized.

Hint

Oxidation of alcohol reduces the chromium.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 29 of 1999
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