Reaction of the following compound with PCC gives a product with functional groups of: OH HO OH PCC ? Select one: A. 3º alcohol and two ketones B. 3º alcohol and two aldehydes C. three ketones D. two 3º alcohols and ketone E. 3º alcohol, ketone and carboxylic acid
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It has three alcohol groups (OH). Now, let's consider the reaction with PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate). PCC is a mild oxidizing agent that selectively oxidizes primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones. It does not oxidize tertiary Show more…
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