Which of the following alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes in carefully controlled experimental conditions?
A) 1° alcohols
B) 2° alcohols
C) both 1° and 2° alcohols
D) both 2° and 3° alcohols

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Only primary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes under carefully controlled experimental conditions by using mild oxidizing agents such as pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) or Collins reagent. Secondary and tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidized to aldehydes, and instead will be further oxidized to ketones or not oxidized at all.

Which of the Following Alcohols Can Be Oxidized to Aldehydes