Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The reaction and the alcohol that is used for the preparation of ethanal have to be given.
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation of a primary alcohol produces an aldehyde.
The generalized equation is written as,
The oxidation of a secondary alcohol produces a ketone.
The generalized equation is written as,
(b)
Interpretation:
The reaction and the alcohol that is used for the preparation of 2-octanone have to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The reaction and the alcohol that is used for the preparation of 5-methyloctanal have to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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