Chapter 14.10, Problem 14.21P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of disulfide should be drawn when ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{SH}$ is oxidized.

Concept Introduction:

An organosulfur compound which is derived from garlic and other species is known as diallyl disulfide. It is a major component of garlic acid.

The process in which loss of hydrogen takes place is known as oxidation.

The compounds consist of sulfhydryl group (-SH) are known as thiols. These are identical to alcohols in structure, but the oxygen is present in alcohol whereas sulfur is present in thiols.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of product should be drawn when disulfide ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SSCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ is reduced.

Concept Introduction:

An organosulfur compound which is derived from garlic and other species is known as diallyl disulfide. It is a major component of garlic acid.

The process in which loss of hydrogen takes place is known as oxidation.

The process in which gain of hydrogen atoms takes place is known as reduction.

The compounds consist of sulfhydryl group (-SH) are known as thiols. These are identical to alcohols in structure, but the oxygen is present in alcohol whereas sulfur is present in thiols.