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Primary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes or carboxylic acids, secondary alcohols terminate at the ketone stage, and tertiary alcohols are resistant to oxidation. The oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids proceeds through the corresponding aldehyde and aldehyde hydrate. Reagents like Collins reagent or Dess-Martin periodinane can oxidize primary or secondary alcohols, while potassium permanganate or Jones reagent can directly oxidize primary alcohols to carboxylic acids.
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