Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The reactant alcohol should be identified when the
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation reaction:
Alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction using oxidising agent like
(b)
Interpretation:
The reactant alcohol should be identified when the aldehyde is the product.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation reaction:
Alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction using oxidising agent like
(c)
Interpretation:
The reactant alcohol should be identified when the acid is the product.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation reaction:
Alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction using oxidising agent like
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