Chapter 22, Problem 119RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Compounds that can be easily oxidized and the structure of their products are to be written.

Concept Information:

Oxidation in a chemical reaction occurs when there is an addition of oxygen, a loss of hydrogen and an occurrence of electrons.

The hydrogen atom is removed from the carbon atom which is attached to a functional group and the hydrogen atoms present in the functional group leave as well.

Oxidizing agents like sodium or potassium dichromate (${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7,}}{\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$) facilitate the oxidation reaction.