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.