Question

how will you distinguish between primary,secondary and tertiary alcohol by oxidation​

Answer 1

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Oxidation method: Primary alcohols on oxidation by a suitable oxidizing agent Na2Cr2O7 sodium dichromate produces aldehydes which can be further oxidized to carboxylic acids, whereas the secondary alcohol on oxidation will produce ketones and have no tendency to undergo further oxidation, and tertiary alcohols do not ...

Answer 2

Answer:

The oxidation of alcohols is an important reaction in organic chemistry. Primary alcohols can be oxidized to form aldehydes and carboxylic acids; secondary alcohols can be oxidized to give ketones. Tertiary alcohols, in contrast, cannot be oxidized without breaking the molecule's C–C bonds.