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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 .

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The correct Answer is:
B
`KMnO_4` will oxidise initially formed aldehyds to carboxydic acids.
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