Chemistry, asked by VaishnavaRaj, 9 months ago

role of K2 cr2 O7 in oxidation of alcohol please give right ans ​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

it provides nascent oxygen

Explanation:

acidified k2cr2o7 is one of the best oxidizing agent, because it releases nascent oxygen for oxidation.

alcohol when oxidized gives aldehyde and on further oxidation it gives the respective carboxylic acid.

Answered by mukesh563410
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Role of K₂Cr₂O₇ in Oxidation of Alcohol

Explanation:

Acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ is one of the best oxidizing agent, because it releases nascent oxygen for oxidation.

On Oxidation of alcohol,an aldehyde  is formed  and on further oxidation it gives th  carboxylic acid.

      CH₃CH₂OH    K₂Cr₂O₇  CH₃CHO   K₂Cr₂O₇    CH₃COOH

         (Ethano )                       (Ethanal)                           (Ethanoic acid)

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