Chapter 23.4, Problem 23.6P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The given reaction needs to be labeled as an oxidation or reduction reaction. Whether the reagent ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ or NADH carry out the reaction needs to be determined.

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{C}=\text{O}\to {\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$

Concept introduction:

An organic conversion is defined as the conversion of an organic compound to other organic compounds using organic reagents in one or more than one step. In the laboratory, these conversions require different reagents and in body, they require enzymes and co-enzymes such as NAD+ and NADH.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given reaction needs to be labeled as an oxidation or reduction reaction. Whether the reagent, ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ or NADH carry out the reaction needs to be determined.

  

Concept Introduction:

An organic conversion is defined as the conversion of an organic compound to other organic compounds using organic reagents in one or more than one step. In the laboratory, these conversions require different reagents and in body, they require enzymes and co-enzymes such as NAD+ and NADH.