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QAIPM-2002-Ch-2787: NEET 2002 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPM-2002-Ch-2787 Solution: n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol can be chemically…
n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol can be chemically distinguished by which reagent
Multiple Choice Options
- A
- B reduction
- C oxidation with potassium dichromate
- D ozonolysis.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
n-propyl alcohol on oxidation with K 2 Cr 2 O 7 gives
an aldehyde which on further oxidation gives an
acid.
Isopropyl alcohol on oxidation gives a ketone
with the same number of carbon atoms as original
alcohol.