NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
Which of the following alcohol is unable to turn orange colour of chromic acid to green?
Options
- APrimary alcohol
- BSecondary alcohol
- CTertiary alcohol
- DAllyl alcohol
Correct answer
C. Tertiary alcohol
Step-by-step solution
Tertiary alcohol offers resistance to oxidation. Hence, Cr 3 + ions are not formed, and the solution does not turn green.