Reagents in Organic Synthesis: Oxidation and Reduction

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Which reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones in organic synthesis?

  • CAN (correct)
  • LiAlH4
  • NaBH4
  • SeO2

Which reagent is commonly used for the reduction of carboxylic acids to alcohols in organic synthesis?

  • ruthenium tetraoxide
  • PDC
  • PCC
  • DIBAL-H (correct)

What is the primary function of Jones oxidation in organic synthesis?

  • Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones
  • Reduction of ketones
  • Oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids (correct)
  • Reduction of alkenes

In organic synthesis, which reagent is known for the selective reduction of esters to aldehydes?

<p>Meerwein Ponndorf-Verly (MPV) reduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids in organic synthesis?

<p>PCC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagent is known for its use in the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes in organic synthesis?

<p>Collins reagent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of alkenes to epoxides in organic synthesis?

<p>mCPBA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organic synthesis, what is the primary function of mCPBA?

<p>Oxidation of alkenes to epoxides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reagent is commonly used for the reduction of ketones and aldehydes to alcohols in organic synthesis?

<p>NaBH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using ruthenium tetraoxide in organic synthesis?

<p>Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Oxidation Reagents

  • DDQ (2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone) is used for oxidation reactions in organic synthesis
  • CAN (Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate) is used for oxidation reactions, including the oxidation of alcohols to ketones or aldehydes
  • SeO (Selenium Dioxide) is used for allylic oxidation reactions
  • mCPBA (meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid) is a strong oxidizing agent used for epoxidation reactions
  • Jones Oxidation uses chromic acid to oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to carboxylic acids and ketones
  • PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate) is a mild oxidizing agent used for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones
  • PDC (Pyridinium Dichromate) is a mild oxidizing agent used for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones
  • PFC Collins Reagent is a chromium-based oxidizing agent used for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones
  • Ruthenium Tetroxide is a strong oxidizing agent used for the oxidation of a wide range of organic compounds

Reduction Reagents

  • NaBH (Sodium Borohydride) is a mild reducing agent used for the reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols
  • LIAIH (Lithium Aluminium Hydride) is a strong reducing agent used for the reduction of a wide range of functional groups, including carboxylic acids, esters, and amides
  • Meerwein Ponndorf-Verley (MPV) Reduction is a method used for the reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols using aluminium isopropoxide
  • Wilkinson's Catalyst is a rhodium-based catalyst used for hydrogenation reactions
  • Birch Reduction is a method used for the reduction of aromatic rings to cyclohexadienes using sodium and ethanol
  • DIBAL-H (Diisobutylaluminium Hydride) is a reducing agent used for the reduction of esters and nitriles to aldehydes and amines

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