Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 236

Question: Methyl alcohol on oxidation with acidified $ K_2Cr_2O_7 $ gives

[MNR 1987]

Options:

A) $ CH_3COCH_3 $

B) $ CH_3CHO $

C) $ HCOOH $

D) $ CH_3COOH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3OH\underset{H_2SO_4}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{K_2Cr_2O_7}}}HCOOH $