Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 296
Question: The best reagent to convert pent-3-en-2-ol into pent-3-in-2-one is
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Options:
A) Acidic permanganate
B) Acidic dichromate
C) Chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid
D) Pyridinium chloro-chromate
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid is the best reagent to convert pen-3-en-2-ol into pent-3-in-2-one.