Identify the compound produced when propan-1-ol is oxidised using acidified potassium…

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Problem

Identify the compound produced when propan-1-ol is oxidised using acidified potassium dichromate(VI), K2Cr2O7(aq)\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7(aq)}, under two different conditions.
Reaction mixture heated under refluxProduct distilled as the oxidising agent is added
Product
(1) propanone | propanal (2) propanone | propanoic acid (3) propanoic acid | propanal (4) propanal | propanoic acid

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