Which of the following statements is false?    One of the products of alkene epoxidation is carboxylic acid.   Tertiary alcohols react with oxidizing agents such as chromate, to produce ketones.   Primary alcohols react with oxidizing agents such as chromate, to produce aldehydes.   Williamson Ether Synthesis involves the preparation of ethers using alkyl halides.   None of the above.

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Which of the following statements is false? 
 
One of the products of alkene epoxidation is carboxylic acid.
 
Tertiary alcohols react with oxidizing agents such as chromate, to produce ketones.
 
Primary alcohols react with oxidizing agents such as chromate, to produce aldehydes.
 
Williamson Ether Synthesis involves the preparation of ethers using alkyl halides.
 
None of the above.
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