Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20.11, Problem 17P
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The structure of an ester that yields an equal amount of 1-propanol and 2-propanol if it reduced in the presence of lithium aluminum hydride is to be determined.

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Oxidation reaction involves the addition of oxygen atom or removal of electrons. This removal of electrons ultimately increases the oxidation number of the compound; therefore, the compound is said to be oxidized.

Reduction reaction involves removal of an oxygen atom or addition of electrons. This addition of electrons ultimately decreases the oxidation number of the compound; therefore, the compound is said to be reduced.

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