Which compound is an alcohol that may be oxidized to a carboxylic acid by Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4? Of the seven compounds shown here, which is more acidic? Which compound easily rearranges to a ketone in acidic or basic media?

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Which compound is an alcohol that may be oxidized to a carboxylic acid by Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4? Of the seven compounds shown here, which is more acidic? Which compound easily rearranges to a ketone in acidic or basic media?
OH
OH
OH
I
II
III
IV
HO
HO
LOH
V
VI
VII
Transcribed Image Text:OH OH OH I II III IV HO HO LOH V VI VII
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