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Which of the following reagent cannot be usedto oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes?

  1. A \( \mathrm{CrO}_{3} \) in anhydrous medium
  2. B \( \mathrm{KMnO}_{4} \) in acidic medium
  3. C Pyridinium chloro chromate
  4. D Heating in presence of \( \mathrm{Cu} \) at \( 573 \mathrm{~K} \)
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(B) \( \mathrm{KMnO}_{4} \) in acidic medium

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Acidified \( \mathrm{KM} \mathrm{nO}_{4} \) will not be used to oxidized primary alcohols to corresponding aldehydes, because oxidation of
primary alcohols does not stop at aldehydes and give carboxylic acids.