Question
The most suitable reagent for the conversion of
R-CH2 -OH →R- CHO is
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KMnO4
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K2Cr2O7
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CrO3
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PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate)
Solution
D.
PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate)

Pyridinium chlorochromate is the mild oxidising agent which causes conversion of alcohol to aldehyde stage, While others cause conversion of alcohol to acid.