JEE Main | 2014Alcohol, Phenol and EtherHard

Question

The most suitable reagent for the conversion of R - CH2 - OH → R - CHO is

Options

A.KMnO4
B.K2Cr2O7
C.CrO3
D.PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate)

Solution

PCC is mild oxidising agent, it will convert
R - CH2 - OH → R - CHO

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