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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Alcohol preparation MCQ

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Alcohol preparationEasyQuestion 780001

Question

Primary alcohols are oxidised to:
  1. A
    Aldehydes (then carboxylic acids)
    Correct
  2. B
    Ketones
  3. C
    Esters
  4. D
    Ethers

Correct answer

Aldehydes (then carboxylic acids)

Explanation

Primary alcohols: R−CH₂OH → [O] → R−CHO (aldehyde) → [O] → R−COOH (carboxylic acid). Mild oxidation (PCC) stops at aldehyde; strong oxidation (KMnO₄, K₂Cr₂O₇) gives acid.

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