Which alcohol produces 2-methylpropanal on oxidation with PCC?

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CH₃CH₂CH₂OH (CH₃)2CHCH₂OH Correct (CH₃)3COH CH₃CH(OH)CH₃

2-Methylpropan-1-ol ((CH₃)2CHCH₂OH), a primary alcohol, oxidizes to 2-methylpropanal ((CH₃)2CHCHO) with PCC.

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