The controlled oxidation of methanol gives __________.
A
methane
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B
CO2
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C
methanal
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D
H2
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Solution
The correct option is C methanal Primary alcohol can be oxidized to aldehyde which is done by reagent Collin's reagent and aldehyde can be further oxidized to carboxylic acid.