Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: Janice G. Smith
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

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Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is reduction reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  1

Figure 1

There is decrease in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is a reduction reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is reduction reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

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Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  2

Figure 2

There is increase in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is an oxidation reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves an increase in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X is usually oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The given reaction is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  3

Figure 3

There is increase in the number of CO bonds. Hence, this is an oxidation reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is oxidation reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation: The given reaction is to be classified as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Concept introduction: Oxidation reaction involves increase in the CX bonds (where X usually is oxygen or a halogen atom) or decrease in the CH bonds. Reduction reaction involves decrease in the CX bonds (where X usually is oxygen or a halogen atom) or increase in the CH bonds.

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Answer to Problem 12.1P

The given reaction is neither oxidation nor reduction reaction.

Explanation of Solution

In the given reaction,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12, Problem 12.1P , additional homework tip  4

Figure 4

There is an increase in the number of both CCl bond and CH bond. Hence, this is neither an oxidation nor a reduction reaction.

Conclusion

The given reaction is neither oxidation nor reduction reaction.

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