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💡 Solution & Explanation

Sol. MnO2, is a selective and specific oxidizing agent which oxidizes allylic or benzylic hydroxyl group to carbonyl group (C = O) where as PCC is a mild oxidant which oxidizes 1o and 2o ROH to aldehyde and ketones respectively. AITS-FT-I –PCM(Sol.)-JEE(Main)/19 FIITJEE Ltd., FIITJEE House, 29-A, Kalu Sarai, Sarvapriya Vihar, New Delhi -110016, Ph 46106000, 26569493, Fax 26513942 website: www.fiitjee.com 11