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The following alkanols will yield alkanoic acids on reacting with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 except

A.

CH₃CH₂OH

B.

(CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH

C.

(CH₃)₃CCH₂OH

D.

(CH₃)₃COH

E.

CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH

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Correct answer is D

option D is a tertiary alkanol. tertiary alkanols are resistant to oxidation so cannot react with excess acidified \(K_2Cr_2O_7\) to give any product.

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