Chapter 14, Problem 87P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product formed during the oxidation of propylene glycol should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation means the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.

Reduction may be defined as the process of addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen

Metabolism may be defined as the process of breakdown of nutrients into smaller molecules (catabolic process) and a combination of smaller molecules to form complex molecules (anabolic process) to provide energy.