Glycerol Reactions Chemistry Quiz

Reactions of Glycerol

• Oxidation with Dilute HNO₃: Glycerol reacts with dilute nitric acid to form glyceric acid and tartaric acid.
• Oxidation with Fe/H₂O₂: This reaction yields glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone.
• Oxidation with Bismuth nitrate/Acid: Results in mesoxalic acid formation.
• Oxidation with Hot Acidified KMnO₄: Forms oxalic acid.
• Glycerol Dioxalate Formation: Via reaction with excess oxalic acid.
• Dehydration Reactions (220°C): This process results in the formation of allyl alcohol and carbon dioxide as byproducts.
• Reaction with H₂/I₂: Lead to allyl iodide.
• Reaction with Excess H₂I₂: Yields isopropyl iodide.
• Reaction with Concentrated HNO₃: Produces trinitroglycerine (TNG) or nitroglycerin.
• Reaction with Concentrated H₂SO₄: Results in acrolein production if acidified.
• Reaction with Phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃): Forms 1,2,3-trichloropropane

Preparation and Reactions of Glycerol (Continued)

• Preparation method using ethylene bromide: Results in ethyleneacetate, through a series of reactions, including reagents like Ag/catalyst, conc. H₂SO₄/Heat, and NaHSO₄.
• Preparation Method using ethylene bromide: Results in ethyleneacetate, through a series of reactions, including reagents like Ag/catalyst, conc. H₂SO₄/Heat, and NaHSO₄.
• Formation of Glycollic acid: From reaction with [O], which denotes an oxidizing agent.
• Preparation of Glyoxalic Acid: Reaction with [O] to form glyoxal, then further reaction with [O] producing glyoxalic acid.
• Reaction with formaldehyde, Hio₄, and other reagents: Leads to cyclic acetal formations as intermediates during respective reaction conditions.
• Reaction with acidified KMnO₄: Leads to the formation of oxalic acid.

Additional Information on Glycerol

• Glycerol is a trihydroxy alcohol.
• It is a colorless, viscous liquid.
• It has a boiling point of 290°C.
• It's used as an antifreeze and de-icing fluid.
• It's a monomer in certain polymers.

Test your knowledge on the various reactions of glycerol, including oxidation processes with different reagents and conditions. This quiz covers fundamental concepts in organic chemistry, focusing on the transformation of glycerol into various products. Enhance your understanding of glycerol chemistry through interactive learning.