Chapter 25, Problem 62QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of compounds having the empirical formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}\text{O}$, when converted into ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}\text{O}$, is to be represented upon controlled oxidation.

Concept introduction:

All those reactions in which a molecule undergoes loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state are said to be oxidation reactions.

All those reactions in whicha molecule undergoes gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state are said to reduction reactions.

A chemical reaction in which the transfer of electron takes place between two groups is known as a redox reaction or oxidation–reduction reaction. It involves a change in the oxidation number by gaining or losing an electron.

The compound alcohol consists of $\text{OH}$, the functional group, while ketone compound consists of $\text{CO}$, the functional group. Alcohol at terminal position oxidizes to aldehyde and alcohol atany internal carbon oxidizes to ketone.