What is clch2ch2ch2oh when oxidized?

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What is clch2ch2ch2oh when oxidized?

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The first step of the oxidation of a primary alcohol involves conversion to an aldehyde via the elimiination of a hydrogen molecule. Thus, ClCH2CH2CH2OH becomes ClCH2CH2COH, which is 3-chloropropanal.

Blyabtroi answered Feb 12, 2016

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