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The most suitable reagent for the conversion of RCH2OHRCHO is:

A
KMnO4
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K2Cr2O7
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CrO3
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D
PCC
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Solution

The correct option is D PCC
RCH2OHPCC−−RCHO
Pyridinium chlorochromate is a mild oxidising agent which causes the conversion of alcohol to an aldehyde. While the rest causes the conversion of alcohol to an acid.

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