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Which reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids in acidic media?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
  • B Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7)
  • C Chromium trioxide (CrO3)
  • D Jones reagent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Jones reagent
Jones reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids in acidic media.

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