JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ap028
Which alcohol gives a carboxylic acid containing the same number of carbon atoms when refluxed with acidified KX2CrX2OX7?
Abutan-2-ol
B2-methylpropan-2-ol
Cbutan-1-ol
D2-methylbutan-2-ol
Answer: C
Only primary alcohols can be oxidised to carboxylic acids (via the aldehyde). Butan-1-ol gives butanoic acid. Butan-2-ol gives a ketone, and tertiary alcohols resist oxidation.