Asked by Mahrifa Jameel on Sep 26, 2024
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What reagent can be used to convert 2-methylbutan-1-ol into 2-methylbutanal?
A) LiAlH4
B) Na2Cr2O7
C) O3
D) KMnO4
E) PCC
Methylbutan-1-ol
A primary alcohol derived from butane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group at the first carbon.
2-Methylbutanal
A type of aldehyde with a five-carbon chain where the second carbon atom from the end is substituted with a methyl group.
- Recognize the reagents and conditions required for specific organic transformations.
Verified Answer
KD
Krista Domeauxabout 4 hours ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate) is capable of selectively oxidizing primary alcohols to aldehydes, and is commonly used for this purpose. Therefore, PCC is the best reagent to use to convert 2-methylbutan-1-ol to 2-methylbutanal.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the reagents and conditions required for specific organic transformations.
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