Which reagent converts pentan-1-ol to pentanoic acid?
Pentan-1-ol (CH₃(CH₂)3CH₂OH), a primary alcohol, is oxidized to pentanoic acid (CH₃(CH₂)3COOH) using a strong oxidizing agent like KMnO₄.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Phenols and Ethers and Uses