Which of the following reagents limits the oxidation of R-CH_2OH up to R-CHO only?

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following reagents limits the oxidation of R-OH up to R-CHO only?

(A)PCCCorrect
(B)
(C) / dil.
(D) (acidic)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC, ) in anhydrous medium (e.g. ) is a mild oxidant that oxidises primary alcohols only up to the aldehyde stage and does not oxidise further to the carboxylic

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