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The discussion revolves around identifying the products of a chemical reaction using a specific list of compounds labeled A-L. Initially, the user believed the product was only K, but further insights revealed that K was incorrect. It was clarified that potassium dichromate acts as an oxidizing agent, particularly in the presence of hydrochloric acid, to oxidize alcohols into carboxylic acids. The correct product, identified in the discussion, is represented by the letter E. This highlights the importance of understanding the role of reagents in chemical reactions.
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I need to find the product/s of a reaction, which has to be chosen from the list of compounds
A - L. I thought the answer was only K but it seems to be wrong or that there is another product to add.

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Orion78 said:
I need to find the product/s of a reaction, which has to be chosen from the list of compounds
A - L. I thought the answer was only K but it seems to be wrong or that there is another product to add.

(See the attachment). Thanks!

How K? What is the action of acidic Potassium dichromate on the alcohol?
 
HINT: What is Potassium Dichromate is reputed for?
 
Potassium Dichromate is an oxidizing agent that is used to oxidize alcohols. In this case potassium Dichromate and hydrochloric acid oxidises the alcohol, which is the reactant of the reaction to produce the carboxylic acid, which is characterized by the functional group COOH. The product of my reaction is therefore that one represented by the letter E. Thanks for your hints!
 
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