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The most suitable reagent for the conversion of
`R- CH_(2) - OH rarr R-CHO` is

A

`KMnO_(4)`

B

`K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`

C

`CrO_(3)`

D

PCC (pyridine chloro chromate)

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The correct Answer is:
D
By oxidation, alcohols are converted into aldehyes, Hence, mild oxidising agent like PCC is used to convert alcohols into aldehydes.
`RCH_(2)Ohoverset("PCC")rarr RCHO`
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