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Organic Oxidation and Reduction Quiz
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Organic Oxidation and Reduction Quiz

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What are the three changes that can occur during the oxidation of a C atom in an organic compound?

an increase in the multiple bond order of the C, addition of O to a C, replacement of an H on a C by O

Give an example of dehydrogenation in the oxidation of a primary alcohol.

C2H5OH + ½ O2 → CH3CHO + H2O

What happens to an aldehyde during the oxidative reaction?

It is oxidized to an acid.

Give an example of a combination of dehydrogenation and introduction of oxygen in an oxidative reaction.

<p>CH4 + O2 → CH2O + H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional process may dehydrogenation be accompanied by?

<p>Molecular condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three changes that can occur during oxidation of an organic compound?

<p>Formation of either H2O or CO2 or both, Introduction of elemental oxygen in organic molecule, Change of oxidation state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of decrease in Gibbs free energy in oxidation reactions?

<p>It means equilibrium is favorable and no external force is needed to complete the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two varieties of industrial oxidation mentioned in the text?

<p>Liquid phase oxidation, Vapour phase oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two options mentioned for operating in industrial oxidation?

<p>Operating at low temperature in liquid phase or operating at high temperature in vapour phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name four oxidants used in industrial oxidation.

<p>Oxygen, Air, H2O2, Hydroperoxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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