Chapter 12, Problem 12.71P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Among the given alcohols, the one which gets oxidized rapidly by ${\text{Cr}}^{+\text{6}}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The oxidation by chromium ion favors the oxidation of sterically hindered alcohol as it leads to the relief of steric strain due to the transition from $s{p}^3$ hybridized carbon to $s{p}^2$ hybridized carbon.