Practice Summary of Oxidation/Reduction Reactions by Functional Group - 10.4.4 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is oxidation in organic chemistry?

💡 Hint: Think about how a substance changes when it gains oxygen.

Question 2

Easy

What functional group does a primary alcohol oxidize to?

💡 Hint: Consider the types of alcohols and what happens when oxidized.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What occurs during the oxidation of alkenes?

  • Formation of alkanes
  • Formation of diols
  • Formation of ethers

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when alkenes react with lighter oxidizers.

Question 2

True or False: Tertiary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of tertiary alcohols.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A primary alcohol is oxidized with excess dichromate under reflux. Describe the product formed and the mechanism involved.

💡 Hint: Consider the steps of oxidation and impact of reflux.

Question 2

Explain why oxidation potential increases from alkanes to carboxylic acids and provide examples.

💡 Hint: Think about the molecular structures and their bonding.

Challenge and get performance evaluation