Alcohols markscheme specific flashcards
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HO(CH2)4OH can be oxidised to form HOOC(CH2)2COOH.
State the reagents and conditions and write an equation for this oxidation.
In the equation, use [O] for the oxidising agent
make sure to balance equations
A
reagents and conditions:
* K2Cr2O7
* H2SO4
* reflux
equation:
* HO(CH2)4OH + 4[O] →
HOOC(CH2)2COOH + 2H2O
make sure to balance equations
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