Chapter 12, Problem 12.74P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The step-wise mechanism for the given reaction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Alcohols are oxidized to different carbonyl compounds depending upon the reagents and alcohol used. In presence of strong oxidizing reagents such as ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}},{\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ and ${\text{CrO}}_{\text{3}}$, primary alcohols are oxidized to carboxylic acids and secondary alcohols are oxidised to ketones.