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When primary alcohol is oxidised with chlorine, it produces

A

`HCHO`

B

`C CI_(3)CHO`

C

`CH_(3)CHO`

D

`C_(3)H_(7)CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(3)CH_(2) -OH +2CI_(2) rarr C CI_(3) - CHO`
Oxidation will occur with chlorination of Methyl group.
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