Question

is it possible to oxidise t-butyl alcohol using acidified dichromate to form a carbonyl compound

Answer 1

Sodium or potassium dichromate acidified with dilute sulphuric acid can bring about or primary alcohols as they are referred to can be oxidised to form aldehydes.

Answer 2

Answer:

no

Explanation:

doesn't possible t-butyl alcohol because it doesn't have

$\alpha \: hydrogen$