MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 53: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 53
8. If 1-hexanol was treated with pyridinium chlorochromate, what would the end product be?
- A. 2-hexanol
- B. 2-hexanone
- C. Hexanal
- D. Hexanoic acid
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Pyridinium chlorochromate is a weak oxidizing agent, and will oxidize an alcohol to an aldehyde. Stronger oxidizing agents are required to convert a primary alcohol to a carboxylic acid.