Which of the following oxidants will convert a primary alcohol to an aldehyde 1) sodium dichromate /sulfuric acid 3) pyridinium chlorochromate 2) copper oxide 4) dimethylsulfoxide, oxalyl chloride 3 & 4 2, 3, & 4 3 1, 2, 3, & 4 none of the above
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- Sodium dichromate/sulfuric acid (1) is a strong oxidizing agent that typically oxidizes primary alcohols to carboxylic acids, not just aldehydes. - Copper oxide (2) can oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes, but it may also lead to further oxidation to Show more…
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