Question

Why do you need to acidify the oxidising agent such as potassium dichromate or permanganate to oxidise an alcohol?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Potassium dichromate is an oxidising agent in organic chemistry, and is milder than potassium permanganate. It is used to oxidize alcohols. It converts primary alcohols into aldehydes and, under more forcing conditions, into carboxylic acids.