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Which one of the following compound would not be oxidised by acidified `K_2Cr_2O_7` ?

A

`CH_3OH`

B

`(CH_3)_2CHOH`

C

`(CH_3)_3COH`

D

`C_2H_5OH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because of absence of `alpha`-hydrogen atoms tertiary alcohols are resist oxidation. Compound (C) is t-butyl alcohol.
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