Asked by Deepsa Shrestha on Sep 26, 2024
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Oxidation of a 2° alcohol with chromic acid results in the production of ________.
A) an ester
B) a ketone
C) an aldehyde
D) an ether
E) none of the above
Chromic Acid
An oxidizing agent composed of chromium trioxide or sodium dichromate in water; used for cleaning laboratory glassware and in oxidation reactions.
2° Alcohol
Also known as a secondary alcohol, it is an alcohol where the hydroxyl (-OH) group is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
- Acknowledge the needed reagents and conditions for precise organic transformations.
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LK
lizzie krofchikabout 15 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Oxidation of a 2° alcohol with chromic acid results in the cleavage of the C-C bond adjacent to the carbon bearing the hydroxyl group, producing a ketone. Other oxidation agents such as PCC or Swern's reagent can result in different products such as aldehydes or esters.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the needed reagents and conditions for precise organic transformations.
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