Which specific reagent is most suitable to selectively oxidize 1-pentanol to pentanal without yielding pentanoic acid or attacking susceptible isolated double bonds?

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Which specific reagent is most suitable to selectively oxidize 1-pentanol to pentanal without yielding pentanoic acid or attacking susceptible isolated $C=C$ double bonds?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. PCC in an anhydrous solvent like is a mild, selective oxidant that stops the oxidation of primary alcohols at the aldehyde stage and does not attack carbon-carbon double bonds.

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