what-is-the-role-of-manganeseiv-oxide-in-the-oxidation-of-allylic-alcohols

Question

What is the role of manganese(IV) oxide in the oxidation of allylic alcohols?

Accepted Answer

It selectively oxidizes allylic alcohols to carbonyls without affecting the double bond.

Answer

It acts as a solvent for the reaction.

Answer

It halogenates the allylic position.

Answer

It reduces allylic alcohols to alkanes.