General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073511245
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Reactions at the Alpha Carbon Atom
The position next to the ketone or aldehyde functional group is termed as alpha position and the reaction which occurs at alpha position is called alpha substitution reaction. In an alpha substitution reaction, the alpha proton atom is substituted by an …
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.56P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Product formed when the given organic compound is treated with Benedict's reagent needs to be determined.

General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 20.56P , additional homework tip 1

Concept introduction:

Benedict's reagent is used as a mild oxidizing agent and can oxidize aldehyde into the corresponding acid.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Product formed when the given organic compound is treated with Benedict's reagent needs to be determined.

General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 20.56P , additional homework tip 2

Concept introduction:

Benedict's reagent is used as a mild oxidizing agent and can oxidize aldehyde into the corresponding acid.

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