Consider the following reaction:The product ‘P’ gives positive ceric ammonium nitrate test. This is because of the presence of which of these –OH group(s)?

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(b) and (d)

(b) only

(d) only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Primary and secondary alcohol will get oxidized with chromic anhydride. So product P will be 3° alcohols give red colour with ceric ammonium nitrate.

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