What is the product when a primary alcohol is treated with excess oxidizing agent?

A. Aldehyde
B. Ketone
C. Carboxylic acid
D. Ether

Answer: Carboxylic acid

Additional Information: Excess oxidation of a primary alcohol leads to the formation of a carboxylic acid.

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