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When primary alcohol is oxidised with ch...

When primary alcohol is oxidised with chlorine, it produces

A

`HCHO`

B

`CH_3CHO`

C

`C Cl_3CHO`

D

`C_3H_7CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_3CH_2-OH+2Cl_2to C Cl_3-CHO`
Oxidation will occur with chlorination of methyl group.
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