10.4.4 - Summary of Oxidation/Reduction Reactions by Functional Group
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What is oxidation in organic chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about how a substance changes when it gains oxygen.
What functional group does a primary alcohol oxidize to?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of alcohols and what happens when oxidized.
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What occurs during the oxidation of alkenes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when alkenes react with lighter oxidizers.
True or False: Tertiary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of tertiary alcohols.
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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.
Explain why oxidation potential increases from alkanes to carboxylic acids and provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the molecular structures and their bonding.
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