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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What does the abbreviation PCC stand for in organic chemistry?
Options
A Platinum chloride complex
B Pyridinium chlorochromate
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C Potassium chromate complex
D Phosphorus chloride catalyst
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate) is a mild oxidizing agent used to oxidize 1° alcohols to aldehydes and 2° alcohols to ketones without overoxidation.

Hint

It stops at the aldehyde stage.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 60 of 1999
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