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The best reagent to convert pent -3-en-2-ol into pent -3-en-2-one is

(a) pyridinium chloro-chromate

(b) chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid

(c) acidic dichromate

(d) acidic permanganate

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Best answer

Correct Option(b) chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid

Explanation:

Only suitable reagent is chromic anhydride in glacial aceric acide. Other will also effect (C = C) bond

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