Chapter 12, Problem 12.26P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: Advantages and/or disadvantages of using sodium hypochlorite for oxidation over ${\text{HCrO}}_4^{-}\text{-Amberlyst}\text{A-}26$ resin are to be stated.

Concept introduction: ${\text{HCrO}}_4^{-}\text{-Amberlyst}\text{A-}26$ is an insoluble polymeric reagent. This is a green chemistry reagent for oxidation of alcohols as it avoids the usage of strong acids and it also forms by-product with carcinogenic ${\text{Cr}}^{3+}$ which can be removed by filtration. Sodium hypochlorite is also a green chemistry reagent for oxidation of alcohols as no carcinogenic metals are used.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: Advantages and/or disadvantages of using sodium hypochlorite for oxidation over ${\text{CrO}}_{\text{3}},{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}},{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction: Sodium hypochlorite is a green chemistry reagent for oxidation of alcohols as it avoids the usage of strong acids and also no carcinogenic metals are used. Sodium hypochlorite is also a green chemistry reagent for oxidation of alcohols as no carcinogenic metals are used.