Oxidation of secondary alcohols with Jones' reagent (CrO3, H+, acetone) gives carboxylic acids. aldehydes. ketones. chromate esters. tertiary alcohols.
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Step 1: Jones' reagent, which consists of CrO3, H+, and acetone, is a strong oxidizing agent commonly used to oxidize secondary alcohols. Show more…
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