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Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols on oxidation either give an aldehyde or a ketone which on further oxidation give carboxylic acid with the `ul("same number of carbon atoms in all the cases.")`

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To determine whether the statement regarding the oxidation of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols is true or false, we will analyze the oxidation processes for each type of alcohol and the resulting products. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Types of Alcohols:** - Primary Alcohol: Has the structure R-CH2OH. - Secondary Alcohol: Has the structure R-CHOH-R'. - Tertiary Alcohol: Has the structure R-COH(R')2. ...
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