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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following reagents cannot be used to oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes?
A
in anhydrous medium B
in an acidic medium C
Pyridinium chlorochromate
D
Heat in the presence of 
at 
at
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
, pyridinium chlorochromate on heating with 
at high temperature oxidize alcohol to aldehyde whereas 
in acidic medium oxidizes alcohol to carboxylic acid.
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