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Which among the following alcohols cannot be oxidized? tert-butanol 2-butanol 1-butanol 1,4-butanediol

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Chapter20: Organic Chemistry

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Which among the following alcohols cannot be oxidized?

tert-butanol
2-butanol
1-butanol
1,4-butanediol

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