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Question

1-Butanol is oxidised with acidified $K_2Cr_20_7$ , it gives

A

butanal

B

butanoic acid

C

butene

D

butane

Answer

butanoic acid

Explanation

Solution

1-Butanol on treatment with acidified $K_2Cr_2O_7$ gives butanoic acid. While on treatment with mild oxidising agent it gives butanal.