Practice Questions
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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.
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Interactive Quizzes
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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.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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