Organic Chemistry, Ebook And Single-course Homework Access
Organic Chemistry, Ebook And Single-course Homework Access
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781319085841
Author: LOUDON
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 24, Problem 24.24P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An explanation as to why the methyl α-D-pyranosides of all D-aldohexose give same compound when oxidized by periodate is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation is a type of reaction in which addition of oxygen atom or removal of hydrogen atom takes place. It occurs by the loss of electrons. The substance which gets reduced in a reaction is called the oxidizing agent. Oxidizing agent is the substance that causes oxidation in redox reaction. The carbonyls get oxidized to give carboxylic acids.

The periodate (an anion composed of iodine and oxygen) is an oxidizing agent.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Convert the following condensed formula into a skeletal structure. (CH3), CHCH(OH)CH2CH3 2
Please correct answer and don't use hand rating
Please correct answer and don't use hand rating
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Chemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305580350
Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285869759
Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305960060
Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305080485
Author:John E. McMurry
Publisher:Cengage Learning