Question:

I -propanol and 2-propanol can be best distinguished by

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • oxidation with alkaline ${KMnO_4$ followed by reaction with Fehling solution
  • oxidation with acidic dichromate followed by reaction with Fehling solution
  • oxidation by heating with copper followed by reaction with Fehling solution
  • oxidation with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ followed by reaction with Fehling solution
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The Correct Option is C

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${ 1-propanol \, \underrightarrow{Cu/\Delta} CH_3-CH_2-CHO \xrightarrow[solution]{Fehling} _{red}^{Cu_2O} \downarrow} $
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