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Lemieux oxidation is a chemical reaction used to convert primary alcohols into aldehydes through the use of a specific oxidizing agent, typically a combination of chromium trioxide (CrO3) and a suitable solvent. This method is notable for its ability to selectively oxidize alcohols without further oxidation to carboxylic acids. The reaction is named after chemist Paul Lemieux, who developed this oxidation technique. It is particularly useful in organic synthesis for preparing aldehydes from alcohol precursors efficiently.

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