ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-PRINT MULTI TERM
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-PRINT MULTI TERM
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Author: Klein
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Chapter 12.4, Problem 11ATS
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The given reaction is the conversion of ketones to alcohol. It must be determined whether the ring has been oxidized or reduced.

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It is done by calculating the oxidation state of the atoms. If there is an increase in the charge on any atom, it is said to be oxidized. If there is a decrease in the oxidation state of the atom, it is said to be reduced. The oxidation state of the carbon on which the change has occurred must be calculated by cleaving the bonds between carbon and the atom to which it is attached.

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