Chapter 14, Problem 14.72P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The −OH groups should be classified as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol in xylitol molecule.

Concept Introduction:

Organic compounds are the compounds that are mainly composed of C and H atoms. The branch of chemistry that deals with the preparation, reactions, and properties of organic compounds are said to be organic chemistry. The molecular formula of an organic compound represents the number of bonded atoms with their atomic symbols. The structural formula represents all the bonded atoms with chemical bonds and the arrangement of atoms in the molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The oxidized product of xylitol when only 1° -OH group will oxidize 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 ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The oxidized product of xylitol when all the -OH group will be oxidized 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 ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$.