Chapter 16, Problem 16.57P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Aldehyde should be identified in order to prepare $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_2$ carboxylic acid by an oxidation reaction.

( $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_2$ )

Concept Introduction:

Addition of an O atom into a molecule is known as oxidation. If a carbonyl atom consists of a hydrogen atom directly connected to the carbonyl C; it will be oxidized in the presence of an oxidizing agent and give the respective carboxylic acid.

In the below diagram R is an alkyl group in both aldehyde and carboxylic acid compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Aldehyde should be identified in order to prepare $C_8{H}_8{O}_2$ carboxylic acid by an oxidation reaction.

( $C_8{H}_8{O}_2$ )

Concept Introduction:

Addition of an O atom into a molecule is known as oxidation. If a carbonyl atom consists of a hydrogen atom directly connected to the carbonyl C; it will be oxidized in the presence of an oxidizing agent and give the respective carboxylic acid.

In the below diagram R is an alkyl group in both aldehyde and carboxylic acid compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Aldehyde should be identified in order to prepare $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_2$ carboxylic acid by an oxidation reaction.

( $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_2$ )

Concept Introduction:

Addition of an O atom into a molecule is known as oxidation. If a carbonyl atom consists of a hydrogen atom directly connected to the carbonyl C; it will be oxidized in the presence of an oxidizing agent and give the respective carboxylic acid.

In the below diagram R is an alkyl group in both aldehyde and carboxylic acid compound.