Practice question
Question
Which reagent converts ethanol to acetaldehyde?
Explanation
Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH), a primary alcohol, is oxidized to acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) with PCC, which selectively oxidizes to the aldehyde stage.
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