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The reagent most suitable for converting a primary alcohol into an aldeyde is

A

`HNO_(3)`

B

`KMnO_(4)` and `NaOH`

C

D

`K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` and `H_(2)SO_(4)`

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C
The oxidant pyridinium chlorochromate `(PC C)` , made by mixing equimolar amounts of `CrO_(3),HCl` and pyridine , is used to oxididize a `1^(@)` alcohol to an aldehyde. It is soluble in `CH_(2)Cl_(2)` and other stable to further oxidation.
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