JEE Main 2014 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2014 (Offline)
Question
The most suitable reagent for the conversion of R - CH2 - OH R - CHO is:
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Correct answer
BPCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate)
Step-by-step explanation
An excellent reagent for oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes is


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