The oxidising agent used to convert alcohols into carboxylic acid is:

Sodium

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Conc. sulphuric acid

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Alkaline Potassium permanganate

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Phosphorus trichloride

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The correct option is C
Alkaline Potassium permanganate

Alkaline potassium permanganate is used for oxidising alcohols to acids.

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The oxidising agent used to convert alcohols into carboxylic acid is:

The correct option is C Alkaline Potassium permanganate Alkaline potassium permanganate is used for oxidising alcohols to acids.

The correct option is C
Alkaline Potassium permanganate

Alkaline potassium permanganate is used for oxidising alcohols to acids.