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The most suitable oxidising agent for tertiary alcohol must be

A

neutral

B

alkaline

C

acidic

D

gas

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The correct Answer is:
B
Tertiary alcohol is difficult to oxidise. In acidic medium `(H_2SO_4)` it gets dehydrated.
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