Yes, propionaldehyde can oxidize in the Benedict test. The test is designed to detect reducing sugars and aldehydes, and propionaldehyde, being an aldehyde, can reduce the copper(II) ions in the Benedict's reagent to form a colored precipitate. This indicates that propionaldehyde is a reducing agent and will produce a positive result in the test.
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