Draw the product of the reaction shown below. Ignore inorganic byproducts.

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### Oxidation Reaction with Sodium Dichromate

**Objective:** Draw the product of the reaction shown, ignoring inorganic byproducts.

#### Reactant
- **Structure:** A benzene ring with an isopropyl side chain (1-methylethyl) attached.

#### Reagents:
1. **Sodium dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇):** Common oxidizing agent.
2. **Water (H₂O):** Solvent.
3. **Acetic acid (CH₃CO₂H):** Catalyst providing an acidic environment.

#### Reaction Explanation:
This reaction involves the oxidation of an alkyl side chain on an aromatic ring. Sodium dichromate, in the presence of water and acetic acid, will oxidize the isopropyl group to a carboxylic acid group (-COOH).

#### Expected Product:
- The isopropyl group attached to the benzene ring is oxidized to a carboxylic acid group, resulting in benzoic acid.

**Note:** Ensure the benzene ring remains unaltered aside from its substituent being oxidized.

This type of oxidation is typical in organic chemistry to convert alkylbenzenes to benzoic acids, which play crucial roles in various chemical syntheses.
Transcribed Image Text:### Oxidation Reaction with Sodium Dichromate **Objective:** Draw the product of the reaction shown, ignoring inorganic byproducts. #### Reactant - **Structure:** A benzene ring with an isopropyl side chain (1-methylethyl) attached. #### Reagents: 1. **Sodium dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇):** Common oxidizing agent. 2. **Water (H₂O):** Solvent. 3. **Acetic acid (CH₃CO₂H):** Catalyst providing an acidic environment. #### Reaction Explanation: This reaction involves the oxidation of an alkyl side chain on an aromatic ring. Sodium dichromate, in the presence of water and acetic acid, will oxidize the isopropyl group to a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). #### Expected Product: - The isopropyl group attached to the benzene ring is oxidized to a carboxylic acid group, resulting in benzoic acid. **Note:** Ensure the benzene ring remains unaltered aside from its substituent being oxidized. This type of oxidation is typical in organic chemistry to convert alkylbenzenes to benzoic acids, which play crucial roles in various chemical syntheses.
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