Chapter 10, Problem 34QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the first two oxidation products of the alcohol, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ have to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation of the organic compounds is the process in which there is an addition of oxygen atom or removal of hydrogen atom takes place in the organic compounds.  The reduction of organic compounds occurs by the elimination of oxygen atoms from the compound.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the first two oxidation products of the alcohol, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ have to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).