Chapter 14, Problem 14.71P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product that is formed when cortisol is treated with ${\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A chemical reaction is the symbolic representation of the conversion of substances to new substances.

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{ A + B }\stackrel{}{\to }\text{ C}\\ \text{Reactant }\stackrel{}{\to }\text{ Product}\end{array}$

In a chemical reaction, the substance which is involved in conversion is said to be reactant whereas the newly formed substance is known as a product. Both reactants and products must be separated by an arrow.

The oxidation reaction is the reaction that involves the addition of O atom in the presence of certain oxidizing agents such as ${\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ and ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$.