JEE Main2014ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The most suitable reagent for the conversion of R - CH 2 - OH → R - CHO is :
Options
- AKMnO 4
- BK 2 Cr 2 O 7
- CCrO 3
- DPCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate)
Correct answer
D. PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate)
Step-by-step solution
• KMnO 4 will oxidize the alcohol to carboxylic acid. • K 2 Cr 2 O 7 will also make carboxylic acids. • CrO 3 in acetic acid is Jones reagent, it also converts alcohols to carboxylic acid. • PCC is a weak oxidising agent. It limits the oxidation to the aldehyde.