NEET2019ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The reaction that does not give benzoic acid as the major product is
Correct answer
2
Step-by-step solution
Primary aromatic alcohols on reaction with pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) which is a mild oxidising agent forms aromatic aldehydes. In the remaining options benzoic acid is formed as follows: Thus, option (3) is correct.