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Write the name of the reagent used to transform Allyl alcohol to Propenal.

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Activated \(MnO_2\) is a selective oxidizing agent for allylic and benzylic alcohols.
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Concept: Allyl alcohol is an unsaturated primary alcohol. \[ CH_2=CHCH_2OH \] Its controlled oxidation gives the corresponding aldehyde, propenal. Strong oxidizing agents may further oxidize the aldehyde to acids, therefore a mild and selective oxidizing reagent is required.

Reaction \[ CH_2=CHCH_2OH \xrightarrow{MnO_2} CH_2=CHCHO \]

Explanation Activated manganese dioxide selectively oxidizes allylic and benzylic alcohols to aldehydes without affecting the carbon-carbon double bond. Therefore allyl alcohol is converted into propenal efficiently.

Final Answer \[ \boxed{MnO_2 \text{ (Activated Manganese Dioxide)}} \]
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