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Name the reagents which can be used for the following conversions :
(a) A primary alcohol to an aldehyde
(b) Butan-2-one to butan-2-ol
(c) Phenol to picric acid.

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(i) PCC, a complex of chromium trioxide with pyridine and HCl.
(ii) `NaBH_(4)`, sodium borohydride.
(iii) `Br_(2)` (water)
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Knowledge Check

  • Which of the following reagents can be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes ?

    A
    `CrO_(3)` in anhydrous medium
    B
    `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium
    C
    Pyridinium chlorochromate
    D
    Heat in the presence of Cu at 573 K

  • Which of the following reagents can be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes?

    A
    `CrO_(3)` in anhydrous medium
    B
    `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium
    C
    Pyridinium chlorochromate
    D
    Heat in the presence of Cu at 573 K.