Asked by Haddon Coker on Sep 28, 2024

In the chromic acid oxidation of alcohols, the chromium is ________.

A) oxidized from Cr+3 to Cr+6
B) reduced from Cr+6 to Cr+3
C) oxidized from Cr+6 to Cr+3
D) reduced from Cr+3 to Cr+6
E) none of the above

Chromic Acid

A powerful oxidizing agent made from mixing chromium trioxide or sodium dichromate with sulfuric acid, used in cleaning laboratory glassware and oxidizing organic compounds.

Oxidation

A chemical process involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.

  • Categorize organic reactions into oxidation, reduction, or other categories.
  • Comprehend the process underlying oxidation reactions within the realm of organic chemistry.