NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which type of alkyl groups are oxidized to carboxylic acids when using chromic acid or potassium permanganate?
Options
- APrimary and secondary alkyl groups
- BTertiary alkyl groups
- CAlkynes
- DAlkenes
Correct answer
A. Primary and secondary alkyl groups
Step-by-step solution
Chromic acid or potassium permanganate oxidation typically converts primary and secondary alkyl groups to carboxylic acids.