Multiple choice

The oxidizing agents used to convert alcohol into acid are

  1. Alkaline KMnO4

  2. Acidified KCr207

  3. H2SO4

  4. a & b both
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Both alkaline potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and acidified potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) are strong oxidizing agents that can convert primary alcohols to carboxylic acids. Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is typically used as a dehydrating agent or catalyst, not as an oxidizing agent for this conversion.

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