Question

Which of the following oxidation reactions can be carried out with chromic acid in aqueous acetone at $5-10^{\circ}C?$

• A.
• B.
• C. $C_6H_5CH_3 \to C_6H_5COOH$
• D. $CH_3\left(CH_2\right)_3CH_2OH \to CH_3\left(CH_2\right)_3CHO$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

1 Primary alcohol $\xrightarrow{Z n C L_{2} / H C l} $ White turbidty only heating
2 Alcohol $\xrightarrow{{Z n C L_{2} / H C l}} $ White turbidty after $5\min$ heating
3 Alcohol $\xrightarrow{{Z n C L_{2} / H C l}} $ easily in seconds