Which of the following reagent can carry out the converstion.
`CH_(3)(CH_(2))_(8)CH_(2)OH to CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(8)COOH`
A. `KMnO_(4)` in acidic, neutral, alkaline media
B. `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` in acidic media
C. `CrO_(3)` in acidic media
D. All of the above

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Correct Answer - D
Primay alcohols are radily oxidised to carboyxlic acids with common oxidising agents sucha s `KMnO_(4)` in neutral, acidic or alkaline medium or by `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7) and CrO_(3)` in acidic medium.
`CH_(3)(CH_(2))_(6)CH_(2)OH overset("Alkaline" KMnO_(4) , H_(3)O^(+)) underset( ro CrO_(3)-H, SO_(4))to CH_(3)(CH_(2))_(8)COOH`

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