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Jones reagent is used in which of the following conversions?

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Jones reagent oxidizes primary alcohols to acids and secondary alcohols to ketones.
Updated On: May 12, 2025
  • CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$OH $\rightarrow$ CH$_3$CH$_2$COOH
  • CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$OH $\rightarrow$ CH$_3$CH$_2$CHO
  • C$_6$H$_5$CH$_2$OH $\rightarrow$ C$_6$H$_5$CH$_2$OH
  • CH$_2$=CHCH$_3$ $\rightarrow$ 2H$_3$CCHO
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Jones reagent (CrO$_3$ in dilute H$_2$SO$_4$) is a strong oxidizing agent used to oxidize primary alcohols to carboxylic acids.
In the given options, only (1) shows a primary alcohol being converted into a carboxylic acid.
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