Interpretation: To write the structures of the alcohols that are oxidized to give each carbonyl compounds that are mentioned.
Concept Introduction: Alcohols are converted to carbonyl compounds by a process called oxidation. This oxidation takes place in the presence of oxidizing agents and some catalysts. Oxidation is generally the loss of hydrogen. Therefore, alcohols lose hydrogen to form carbonyl compounds.
Answer to Problem 54A
Methanol will produce Formaldehyde on oxidation. The structure is
Isopropyl alcohol will produce acetone on oxidation. The structure is
2-Methylpropanol will produce 2-methylpropanal on oxidation. The structure is
Cyclohexanol will produce cyclohexanone on oxidation and the structure is
Explanation of Solution
The OH group is attached to the
Alcohols have -OH group. The hydrogen in this -OH is lost and it undergoes oxidation resulting in the formation of a carbonyl compound with oxygen double-bonded to carbon. This carbonyl center makes the carbonyl group polar.
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