Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics
Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics
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ISBN: 9781119110668
Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 13.5, Problem 13.32P
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The starting ketone or aldehyde has to be identified for obtaining the given alcohol through reduction reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation state of an element is the total number of valence electron that it loses or gains to attain the stable octet structure.

If the oxidation state of the carbon atom has increased after the reaction, then we say oxidation reaction has occurred.  A simple example is conversion of an alcohol to ketone/aldehyde or carboxylic acid.

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics, Chapter 13.5, Problem 13.32P , additional homework tip  1

If the oxidation state of the carbon atom has decreased after the reaction, then we say reduction reaction has occurred.  A simple example is conversion of ketone/aldehyde to an alcohol.

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics, Chapter 13.5, Problem 13.32P , additional homework tip  2

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