Chapter 23, Problem 23.61QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given reaction is oxidation or reduction should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation: Alcohols or aldehyde is undergoing oxidation by using oxidizing agent like ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CrO}}_{\text{4}}$ which provides carboxylic acid. Increasing the number of oxygen in the product is called oxidation.

Reduction: Aldehydes or ketones undergoing reduction by using reducing agent like $LAH$ or $NaB{H}_4$ which provides alcohol. Increase in the number of hydrogen in the product is called reduction.

Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Oxidation state is increasing in the product is called oxidation, oxidation state is decreasing in the product is called reduction.