Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: SMITH, Janice Gorzynski/
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is reduction reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  1

Figure 1

There is decrease in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is a reduction reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is reduction reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  2

Figure 2

There is increase in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is an oxidation reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  3

Figure 3

There is increase in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is an oxidation reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves increase in the CX bonds (where X usually is oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X usually is oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is neither oxidation nor reduction reaction.

Explanation of Solution

In the given reaction,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  4

Figure 4

There is an increase in the number of both CCl bond and CH bond. Hence, this is neither an oxidation nor a reduction reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is neither oxidation nor reduction reaction.

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