Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 4
4. n-Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol can be chemically distinguished by which reagent?
[2002]
(a) $PCl_5$
(b) Reduction
(c) Oxidation with potassium dichromate
(d) Ozonolysis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 4.(c)
Solution:
(c) Primary alcohol on oxidation give aldehyde which on further oxidation give carboxylic acid whereas secondary alcohols give ketone.
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