Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 64

Question: Reagent used to convert allyl alcohol to acrolein is

Options:

A) $ MnO_2 $

B) $ H_2O_2 $

C) $ OsO_4 $

D) $ KMnO_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] $ MnO_2 $ being a mild oxidising agent stops the oxidation of $ -CH_2OH $ group at aldehyde stage.