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Question
Name the reagent used in the following reaction:
Oxidation of a primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
Solution
Acidified potassium dichromate or neutral, acidic or alkaline KMnO4 is used in the oxidation of primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
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