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5 April, 04:32

The reagent PCC in dry methylene chloride is successful in the selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes because

A. PCC is a relatively weak oxidizing agent

B. primary alcohols cannot oxidize any further

C. hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place in dry methylene chloride

D. methylene chloride is a reducing agent

E. none of these choices

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  1. 5 April, 07:12
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    hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place in methlene chloride
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