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What are the three changes that can occur during the oxidation of a C atom in an organic compound?
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.
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?
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.
Give an example of a combination of dehydrogenation and introduction of oxygen in an oxidative reaction.
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What additional process may dehydrogenation be accompanied by?
What additional process may dehydrogenation be accompanied by?
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What are the three changes that can occur during oxidation of an organic compound?
What are the three changes that can occur during oxidation of an organic compound?
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What is the significance of decrease in Gibbs free energy in oxidation reactions?
What is the significance of decrease in Gibbs free energy in oxidation reactions?
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What are the two varieties of industrial oxidation mentioned in the text?
What are the two varieties of industrial oxidation mentioned in the text?
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What are the two options mentioned for operating in industrial oxidation?
What are the two options mentioned for operating in industrial oxidation?
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Name four oxidants used in industrial oxidation.
Name four oxidants used in industrial oxidation.
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