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Reductions Involving Aldehydes or Ketones

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Strong oxidizing agents like acidified potassium dichromate convert alcohols directly to:

A

Acid derivatives

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Acids

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Aldehydes or ketones

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Carbon dioxide and water

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Solution

The correct option is B
Acids

Acids since aldehydes and ketones first formed in the reaction are further susceptible to oxidation by strong agents.

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