Name the reagents used in the following reactions: Oxidation of a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.

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PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate)

This is actually a milder version of chromic acid. This works as a sort of elimination reaction. The formation of aldehyde occurs because of the action chromium (a good leaving group) which will be replaced when the C-H bond is broken.

Name the reagents used in the following reactions:Oxidation of a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.

Name the reagents used in the following reactions:
Oxidation of a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.