CH3CH2CH2 H 3 Alcohols dont oxidize hh Cannot lose 2h's Basis for chromic acid test Summary of Alcohol Oxidations To Oxidize Product Reagent 2° alcohol ketone chromic ac id(or PCC) alcohol aldehyde PCC ° alcohol ac chromic ac Chapter 11CH3CH2CH2 C H H Br O H H Chapter 11 8 3° Alcohols Don’t Oxidize • Cannot lose 2 H’s • Basis for chromic acid test =>