Multiple choice

The reagent most suited to oxidize alcohols to aldehydes is

  1. iodobenzene dichloride

  2. 2-iodoxybenzoic acid

  3. lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

  4. lithium diisopropylamide

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B Correct answer
Explanation

IBX acid or 2-iodoxybenzoic acid is an organic compound used in organic synthesis as an oxidising agent. This Periodinane is especially suited to oxidise alcohols to aldehydes.