The Swern Oxidation Is a Method Successful for the Selective

question 197

Multiple Choice

The Swern oxidation is a method successful for the selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes because:

• A)oxalyl chloride is a weak oxidizing agent.
• B)primary alcohols cannot oxidize any further.
• C)hydration of the intermediate aldehyde is unable to take place under the conditions employed.
• D)DMSO is a reducing agent.
• E)None of these choices.

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