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How many of the following specific reagents convert 1-propanol exclusively to propanal without forming any trace of propanoic acid? $KMnO_4/H^+$, $K_2Cr_2O_7/H^+$, PCC, PDC, Collin's reagent, $CrO_3/H_2O$, $Cu/573K$.

Answer: 4

💡 Solution & Explanation

$KMnO_4/H^+$, $K_2Cr_2O_7/H^+$, and $CrO_3$ in aqueous medium are strong oxidants that form carboxylic acids. The selective mild reagents that stop at the aldehyde stage are PCC, PDC, Collin's reagent, and vapour phase dehydrogenation over $Cu/573K$. Thus, there are 4 correct reagents.

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