NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which oxidizing agent can be used to convert primary alcohols into carboxylic acids in both neutral, acidic, or alkaline media?
Options
- APotassium permanganate (KMnO 4 )
- BPotassium dichromate (K 2 Cr 2 O7)
- CChromium trioxide (CrO 3 )
- DJones reagent
Correct answer
A. Potassium permanganate (KMnO 4 )
Step-by-step solution
Potassium permanganate can be used to convert primary alcohols into carboxylic acids in neutral, acidic, or alkaline media.