Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.15P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The product obtained by the oxidation of p nitrobenzyl alcohol using KMnO4 is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The substance which gets easily reduced is termed as a strong oxidizing agent. It is also defined as the substance which oxidizes other substances by accepting their electrons. Examples of strong oxidizing agents are potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide and many more.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The product obtained by the oxidation of 1butyl4tertbutylbenzene using KMnO4 is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The substance which gets easily reduced is termed as a strong oxidizing agent. It is also defined as the substance which oxidizes other substances by accepting their electrons. Examples of strong oxidizing agents are potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide and many more.

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