Which reagent is commonly used in the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes?

A. Sodium borohydride
B. Lithium aluminium hydride
C. Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC)
D. Grignard reagent

Answer: Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC)


Additional Information: PCC is a mild oxidizing agent that can oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes without further oxidation to carboxylic acids.


Subjects: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, Chemistry

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