The best resgent for the oxidation of alcohols is:
Correct answer: B. Acid dichromate
- A. ZnCl2
- B. Acid dichromate
- C. Ether
- D. Pyridine
Explanation
The best reagent for oxidizing primary alcohols to carboxylic acids is strong oxidizing agents such as K2Cr2O7 (potassium dichromate).
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Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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