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Which reagent can be used to oxidise CH 3 CH=CHCHO into CH 3 CH=CHCOOH ?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Selenium dioxide
  • B MnO 2
  • C Alkaline Tollen's reagent
  • D All of these
Solution:
2565 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Alkaline Tollen's reagent
Tollen’s reagent oxidises aldehyde to carboxylic acid without affecting carbon carbon multiple bond
CH3CH=CHCHO+2[Ag(NH3)2]+2Ag+4NH3+CH3CH=CHCOOH+H2O

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