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The most suitable reagent for the conversion of RCH2OH  RCHO is

(a) KMnO4

(b) K2Cr2O7

(c) CrO3

(d) PCC (pyidine chlorochromate).

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The correct option is: (d) PCC (pyidine chlorochromate).

Explanation:

Pyridine chlorochromate (PCC) [C5H5NH+ClCrO3-] selectively oxidizes primary alcohols to aldehydes. Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones with PCC.

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