Chapter 23, Problem 72GQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product has to be drawn when the ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2\text{-OH}$ react with excess of oxidizing agent.

Concept Introduction:

A primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid $\left(\text{RCOOH}\right)$ in presence of excess oxidizing agent. However, a secondary alcohol gives ketone in presence of excess oxidizing agent. A tertiary alcohol does not undergo oxidation reaction.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product has to be drawn when the $\text{2-butanol}$ react with excess of oxidizing agent.

Concept Introduction:

A primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid $\left(\text{RCOOH}\right)$ in presence of excess oxidizing agent. However, a secondary alcohol gives ketone in presence of excess oxidizing agent. A tertiary alcohol does not undergo oxidation reaction.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product has to be drawn when the $\text{2-methyl-2-propanol}$ react with excess of oxidizing agent (a) ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2\text{-OH}$

Concept Introduction:

A primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid $\left(\text{RCOOH}\right)$ in presence of excess oxidizing agent. However, a secondary alcohol gives ketone in presence of excess oxidizing agent. A tertiary alcohol does not undergo oxidation reaction.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product has to be drawn when the $\text{2-methyl-1-propanol}$ react with excess of oxidizing agent

Concept Introduction:

A primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid $\left(\text{RCOOH}\right)$ in presence of excess oxidizing agent. However, a secondary alcohol gives ketone in presence of excess oxidizing agent. A tertiary alcohol does not undergo oxidation reaction.