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Organic Chemistry: Alcohols Oxidation

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What does primary alcohol oxidize into?

Aldehyde (correct)

Ketone

Ether

Carboxylic Acid (correct)

What is a primary alcohol?

An alcohol where the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is connected to one other carbon. (correct)

An alcohol with a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon that is connected to three other carbons.

An alcohol that has more than one hydroxyl group.

An alcohol that is aromatic in nature.

What does a secondary alcohol oxidize to?

A primary alcohol

A ketone (correct)

An aldehyde

An alkene

What does a tertiary alcohol oxidize into?

It does not oxidize Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't a tertiary alcohol undergo oxidation?

Tertiary alcohols do not have a hydrogen atom on the carbon atom bonded to the hydroxyl group. Signup and view all the answers

If a primary alcohol oxidizes with KMnO4, what type of compound will it turn into?

A carboxylic acid Signup and view all the answers

What do we need to make an ester?

An alcohol and a carboxylic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is oxidation in the context of organic chemistry?

The addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen from a molecule Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcohol Oxidation Overview

Primary alcohols oxidize into aldehydes and, with further oxidation, can become carboxylic acids.
A primary alcohol features a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to one other carbon atom.

Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols

Secondary alcohols oxidize to ketones.
Tertiary alcohols do not oxidize effectively due to the lack of available hydrogen atoms on the carbon bearing the -OH group, making oxidation to a carbonyl compound impossible.

Oxidation Agents

When a primary alcohol is oxidized with potassium permanganate (KMnO4), it typically becomes a carboxylic acid, particularly under strong oxidizing conditions.

Ester Formation

To synthesize an ester, an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid through a process called esterification, which usually requires an acid catalyst.

Definition of Oxidation

In organic chemistry, oxidation refers to the process where a molecule loses electrons, commonly involving the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.

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This quiz explores the oxidation process of primary alcohols. Test your knowledge on the products formed during oxidation and their significance in organic chemistry. Perfect for students reviewing the topic of alcohols and their reactions.