Practice Common Oxidizing Agents - 10.4.2 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

Easy

What is an oxidizing agent?

💡 Hint: Think of the process of oxidation.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the color change of potassium dichromate during reduction.

💡 Hint: Consider the visual indicators of oxidizing reactions.

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Question 1

What color change occurs when potassium dichromate is used as an oxidizing agent?

  • Purple to colorless
  • Orange to green
  • Yellow to blue

💡 Hint: Think about the visual indicators of oxidation.

Question 2

Is Tollen's reagent used to oxidize alcohols? (True/False)

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the specific functions of oxidizing agents.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a primary alcohol and need to selectively oxidize it to an aldehyde. Choose the appropriate oxidizing agent and describe the process.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance of oxidation and distillation in this process.

Question 2

Compare the oxidizing properties of acidified vs. alkaline potassium permanganate. When would you choose one over the other?

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of pH on oxidation reactions.

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