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Reagent used for the oxidation of allyl alcohol to acrolein is:

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KMnO4
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H2O2
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active MnO2
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OsO4
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Solution

The correct option is C active MnO2
Active MnO2 is a mild oxidising agent and is used for oxidation of allylic alcohol to the corresponding aldehydes.

CH2=CHCH2OHAllylalcoholActiveMnO2CH2=CHCHOAcrolein.

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