Which statement best describes the redox properties of alcohols? — Organic Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
Which statement best describes the redox properties of alcohols?
A.
Primary alcohols are oxidized to ketones by acidic dichromate.
B.
Ketones are reduced to primary alcohols by sodium borohydride.
C.✓ Correct
Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones by acidic dichromate.
D.
Tertiary alcohols are oxidized to esters by acidic dichromate.
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