Correct answer is 1. Explain in detail why 1 cannot be oxidised using PCC whereas other 3 can be.
41. Molecule which does not oxidise using PCC
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There should be H- on the carbon adjacent to the oxygen atom to get oxidised by PCC which is not there in phenol but present in other all.
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There should be H- on the carbon adjacent to the oxygen atom to get oxidised by PCC which is not there in phenol but present in other all.
See a very important chart .