Q.8. 2 mL of an unknown alcohol was mixed with 5 mL of oxidizing agent (Na2Cr2O7 + Conc.H2SO4). A dark green color was produced immediately. The unknown alcohol may be   options:   A)  Secondary alcohol   B)  Tertiary alcohol   C)  Primary alcohol   D)  Primary or secondary alcohol

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Q.8. 2 mL of an unknown alcohol was mixed with 5 mL of oxidizing agent (Na2Cr2O7 + Conc.H2SO4). A dark green color was produced immediately. The unknown alcohol may be

 

options:

 

A) 

Secondary alcohol

 

B) 

Tertiary alcohol

 

C) 

Primary alcohol

 

D) 

Primary or secondary alcohol

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