What is PCC in organic chemistry?
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What is PCC in organic chemistry?
Carbonyl compounds
Aldehydes and ketones are the simplest known carbonyl compounds. They can be synthesized through the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols, respectively, using oxidants. In some cases, the oxidation does not stop in the formation of aldehyde or ketone, instead the oxidation proceeds continuously until carboxylic acids are formed.
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