8.7.1 - From primary alcohols and aldehydes
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What is the product of oxidizing ethanol?
💡 Hint: Think about what acids are formed from alcohols.
What is a common oxidizing agent used to oxidize primary alcohols?
💡 Hint: It has a distinct purple color!
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What is the primary product when a primary alcohol undergoes oxidation?
💡 Hint: Remember the functional group transformations.
True or False: Aldehydes are more resistant to oxidation compared to primary alcohols.
💡 Hint: Review the properties of aldehydes.
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Explain how you would experimentally determine whether an unknown liquid is a primary alcohol or an aldehyde.
💡 Hint: Think about tests that involve oxidation.
Predict the result of oxidizing 2-butanol using chromic acid. What product will you obtain?
💡 Hint: Consider the alcohol's structure and what happens during oxidation.
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