Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Reactions of Alcohols - Problems - Page 472: Problem 11-2 f

Answer

No oxidation occurs neither with PCC nor with Chromic acid.

Work Step by Step

No oxidation occurs with any reagent as the carboxylic acid is the last step in the oxidation because there are no hydrogens left on the carbonyl carbon that can enter the reaction with any oxidizing agent.
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