Textbook Question
List the products of each alcohol reaction. a.
22. Organic Chemistry
Alcohol Reactions: Substitution Reactions
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A carboxylic could be formed by the ____________ of alcohols.
A
combustion
B
oxidation
C
reduction
D
isomerization
E
all of the above
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Understand the chemical reaction involved in forming a carboxylic acid from an alcohol. This process typically involves the oxidation of the alcohol.
Recall that oxidation is a chemical reaction where a molecule loses electrons. In the case of alcohols, oxidation involves the conversion of the hydroxyl group (-OH) to a carboxyl group (-COOH).
Identify the functional groups involved: alcohols contain a hydroxyl group (-OH), while carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl group (-COOH). The transformation from alcohol to carboxylic acid involves the addition of an oxygen atom.
Consider the typical oxidizing agents used in this reaction, such as potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) or chromic acid (H₂CrO₄), which facilitate the oxidation process.
Review the options provided: combustion, oxidation, reduction, isomerization, and all of the above. Recognize that oxidation is the correct process for forming carboxylic acids from alcohols.
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