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What product can form on oxidation of a primary alcohol with an excess of oxidizing agent?
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A primary alcohol is an alcohol where the carbon atom of the hydroxyl group (OH) is only attached to one alkyl group. An example of a primary alcohol is ethanol (CH3CH2OH). Show more…
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