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21 August, 15:19

The reagent PCC in dry methylene chloride is successful in the selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes because

A. PCC is a relatively weak oxidizing agent

B. primary alcohols cannot oxidize any further

C. hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place in dry methylene chloride

D. methylene chloride is a reducing agent

E. none of these choices

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  1. 21 August, 15:26
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    hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place in methlene chloride
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