Chapter 14, Problem 14.23UKC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product should be identified when the 4-Methyl-1-pentanol undergoes oxidation.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation reaction:

Alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction using oxidizing agent like ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}{\text{or K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ which yields the corresponding carbonyl compounds.  Primary alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction yields the corresponding aldehyde or acid, secondary alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction yields the corresponding ketone as the product.