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Controlled oxidation of primary alcohols gives

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a

carboxylic acids

b

ketones 

c

aldehydes 

d

ethers

answer is A.

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Controlled oxidation of primary alcohol always gives aldehyde. Oxidation may be carried out by acidified solution of potassium dichromate or potassium permanganate or manganese dioxide. The reaction is controlled by distilling out aldehyde as soon as it is formed otherwise it further form carboxylic acid.

Hence, the correct option is: (A) aldehyde.

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