10.3.4 - Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
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Define oxidation in the context of organic chemistry.
💡 Hint: Think about the changes in how carbon interacts with oxygen.
What is a primary alcohol?
💡 Hint: Look at the structure and how many carbons are attached.
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What does oxidation mean in organic chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the carbon's bonds.
True or False: Tertiary alcohols can be easily oxidized to carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of tertiary alcohols.
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Propose a synthetic route to convert ethanol into acetic acid, detailing all reagents and conditions needed.
💡 Hint: Think about the stepwise transformations and the oxidizing agents.
Design a reduction pathway for a ketone using sodium borohydride, including potential side reactions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the conditions of the reaction and control of side products.
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