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1-propanol and 2-propanol can be best di...

1-propanol and 2-propanol can be best distinguished by

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A.oxidation with alkaline `KMnO_4` followed by reaction with Fehling solution

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B. oxidation with acidic dichromate followed by reaction with Fehling solution-

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C.oxidation by heating with copper followed by reaction with Fehling solution

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D,oxidation with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` followed by reaction with Fehling solution

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Heating with Cu causes dehydration. 1-Propanolgives propanal while 2-Propanol gives propanone. Onlypropanal reacts with Fehling solution..
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