Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
Primary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes by which oxidant ?
A
PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate)
*Stops after this rxn
2
Q
Secondary alcohols are oxidized to what ?
A
Ketones
3
Q
Jones oxidation utilizes which oxidant ?
A
CrO3
4
Q
Aldehydes & Ketones reacted w/ 2 equiv. of alcohols form what ?
A
Acetals & Ketals
*Serving as protecting groups
5
Q
Treatment of phenols w/ oxidizing agents produces compounds called ?
A
Quinones
*Can be further oxidized to form hydroxyquinones
6
Q
Ubiquinone (also known as CoQ) is an essential e- carrier associated with what ?
A
Complex I, III, II in ETC
