10.4 - Oxidation and Reduction in Organic Chemistry
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Practice Questions
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What is oxidation in organic chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about the changes involving electronegative atoms.
Name one common oxidizing agent.
💡 Hint: It's often used in lab settings.
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What does oxidation involve?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions we discussed in class.
True or False: A ketone can be oxidized further to a carboxylic acid.
💡 Hint: Think about the oxidation state shifts.
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Describe a scenario where an alcohol could be oxidized to a ketone and explain the reagents involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would control the reaction conditions to prevent further oxidation.
How would you demonstrate the reducing effect of hydrogen gas on alkenes in a laboratory setting?
💡 Hint: Consider what apparatus might be necessary for gas reactions.
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