This can be done by using a strong oxidizing agent such as chromium trioxide (CrO3) or potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) in the presence of sulfuric acid (H2SO4). The reaction can be represented as follows:
\[ RCH2OH + K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 \rightarrow RCHO + K2SO4 +
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