Why is oxidation of alcohols faster in an acidic medium than in a basic one? Need sources too. Thanks.?

Potassium permanganate was used as the oxidizing agent, and sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide were the acid and base respectively. Thanks.

Answer:
Check up the links. It provide quite sufficient information for you.

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It goes to the molecular structure of each class. Acids have H+ ions available and bases have the bonded pair HO available. The H+ bond is not only stronger, but there are more of them available.
Look at the half equations for (MnO4)- ions acting in acidic solution and in alkaline solution. You will find that in acidic solution the voltage is more positive, so it oxidises the alcohol faster.

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