Aldehydes are the oxidation product of:
Correct answer: A. Primary alcohols
- A. Primary alcohols
- B. Secondary alcohols
- C. Tertiary alcohols
- D. Carboxylic acids
Explanation
Option A is correct. Primary alcohols (R-CH₂OH) are the only class that can be oxidized to aldehydes in the presence of acid dichromate ( K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4 ).Reaction: R-CH₂OH + [O] → R-CHO
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Aldehydes and ketones contain the polar carbonyl group, but aldehydes are generally more readily oxidised and more reactive than ketones. Coverage includes preparation by oxidation or reduction routes, nucleophilic addition of reagents such as hydrogen cyanide and bisulfite, and tests that distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
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