Q.

To get carboxylic acids directly from alcohol, which of the following oxidising agents is used?

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a

Acidified KMnO4

b

Anhydrous CrO3

c

Aqueous KMnO4

d

Alkaline KMnO4

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Strong oxidizers, such as acidified potassium permanganate or acidified potassium dichromate, convert alcohol to carboxylic acid immediately.

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