Practicing Success
Which of the following reagents can not be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes? |
KMnO4 in acidic medium H2SO4 Copper dust at high temperature CrO3 in anhydrous medium |
KMnO4 in acidic medium |
KMnO4 in acidic medium cannot be used to oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes. The oxidation will not stop at aldehyde stage. |