Question
Question: The best reagent to convert pent -3-en-2-ol into pent 3-en-2-one is...
The best reagent to convert pent -3-en-2-ol into pent 3-en-2-one is
A
Acidic permanganate
B
Acidic dichromate
C
Chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid
D
Pyridinium chlorochromate.
Answer
Pyridinium chlorochromate.
Explanation
Solution
Pyridinium chlorochromate oxidizes an alcoholic group selectively in the presence of carbon -carbon double bond.