Define the Oxidation of the aldehyde to a carboxylic acid ?

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Define the Oxidation of the aldehyde to a carboxylic acid ?

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Oxidation: It is the phenomenon where there is a gain of oxygen atom by the compound. In terms of electrons, oxidation is the phenomenon where there is the loss of electrons from the compound. In terms of hydrogen, oxidation is the phenomenon where there is the loss of hydrogen from the compound.

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The general structure of aldehyde is given below:

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Where R is alkyl or aryl group.

The general structure of carboxylic acid is given below:

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Where R is alkyl or aryl group.

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