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Suggest a reagent for the following conversion.


The above chemical reaction basically shows the oxidation of secondary alcohol into a ketone. This can be easily achieved by using oxidizing agents like chromic anhydride (CrO3), Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC), etc.

The suggested reagents for the above conversion are PCC or CrO3.



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