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Acidified KMnO4 oxidises a primary alcohol directly to what?
AA symmetrical ether
BA methyl ketone
CA terminal alkene
DA carboxylic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A carboxylic acid
A strong oxidant does not stop at the aldehyde and carries it on to the acid.
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