Which one of the following reagents can not be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes ?
A
CrO3 in anhydrous medium
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B
KMnO4 in acidic medium
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C
Pyridinium chlorochromate
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D
Heat in presence of Cu at 573K
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Solution
The correct option is DKMnO4 in acidic medium KMnO4 will oxidize initially formed aldehydes to carboxylic acids. Remaining all the three reagents can be used to oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes.