Q.

(A) Oxidation of 1o alcohols with anhydrous CrO3 will gives aldehydes but not carboxylic    acids 

(R) Anhydrous CrO3 is a mild oxidant

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a

(A) is true but (R) is false

b

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

c

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

d

Both (A) and (R) are false

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Aldehydes are produced by oxidizing primary alcohols. Carboxylic acids are generated by further oxidizing aldehydes.

Chromium trioxide is a potent oxidizing agent that tends to explode when in contact with organic compounds and solvents. It is not soluble in the majority of organic solvents.

Hence, Option A is correct.

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