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What is the product of oxidation of a primary alcohol?

A Ketone
B Aldehyde (and further to carboxylic acid with excess oxidant)
C Ether
D Alkane

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Primary alcohol → aldehyde (mild oxidation with PCC) → carboxylic acid (strong oxidation with KMnO₄ or CrO₃).

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