Chapter 15, Problem 15.47P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The organic reactant 1-butyne is oxidized, reduced or neither in the formation of 1-butene in presence of $\text{Pt}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation:

When a carbon atom in the reactant forms more bonds to the oxygen or less bonds to hydrogen, it is said to be oxidation.

Reduction:

When a carbon atom in the reactant forms more bonds to the hydrogen or less bonds to oxygen, it is said to be oxidation.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The organic reactant toluene is oxidized, reduced or neither in the formation of benzoic acid in presence of ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}{\text{,H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ and heat has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation:

When a carbon atom in the reactant forms more bonds to the oxygen or less bonds to hydrogen, it is said to be oxidation.

Reduction:

When a carbon atom in the reactant forms more bonds to the hydrogen or less bonds to oxygen, it is said to be oxidation.