AIPMT PRELIMS2002Chemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Chemistry Chemical Properties MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol can be chemically distinguished by which reagent :-
A
PCl₅
B
Reduction
C
Oxidation with Potassium dichromate
D
Ozonolysis
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Potassium dichromate oxidizes isopropyl alcohol to acetone and n-propyl alcohol to propionaldehyde, which can be distinguished by their boiling points.
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