5 Questions
What is the relevant criterion for organic oxidation in organic chemistry?
Gain of oxygen and/or loss of hydrogen
What happens to the electron density of a molecule in oxidations?
It is reduced
What does classical reductions in organic chemistry include?
Alkene reduction to alkanes
What do many oxidations involve in terms of hydrogen atoms?
Removal of hydrogen atoms from the organic molecule
1.5
Reductions add hydrogens to an organic molecule.
Study Notes
Oxidation in Organic Chemistry
- The relevant criterion for organic oxidation is the loss of one or more electrons.
- In oxidations, the electron density of a molecule decreases.
Reduction in Organic Chemistry
- Classical reductions in organic chemistry include the addition of hydrogen or other reagents to a molecule.
- Many oxidations involve the removal of one or more hydrogen atoms from a molecule.
Test your knowledge of organic redox reactions with this quiz. Explore the principles of oxidation and reduction in organic chemistry, and learn how functional groups can be arranged based on increasing oxidation state.
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