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Question
Which of the following reagents can be used to oxidize 1° alcohols to aldehydes?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate) is a mild oxidizing agent that selectively oxidizes primary alcohols to aldehydes without further oxidation to carboxylic acids. KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 are strong oxidizing agents that give carboxylic acids.
Hint
Which oxidizing agent is mild and stops at the aldehyde stage?