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Alcohols and Phenols Oxidation of Primary Alcohols

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Oxidation of which alcohol gives butanoic acid?

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Correct Answer: D) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH

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Butan-1-ol is a four-carbon primary alcohol and on strong oxidation forms the four-carbon carboxylic acid, butanoic acid.

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