Multiple Choice
The reagent PCC in dry methylene chloride is successful in the selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes because:
A) PCC is a relatively weak oxidizing agent.
B) primary alcohols cannot oxidize any further.
C) hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place in dry methylene chloride.
D) methylene chloride is a reducing agent.
E) None of these choices.
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