Chemistry, asked by nandalvinay, 10 months ago

What is role of K2Cr2O7 in oxidation of alcohol

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Answered by Anonymous
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K2Cr2O7 ( Acidified) is an oxidizing agent

Oxidation of ethanol in the presence of oxidizing agent such as potassium permanganate and potassium dichromate gives ethanoic acid

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Answered by Alleei
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The role of K_2Cr_2O_7 in oxidation of alcohol is act as an oxidizing agent.

Explanation :

The role of K_2Cr_2O_7 in oxidation of alcohol is :

K_2Cr_2O_7 is an oxidizing agent that means itself get reduced and it is used in the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohol.

K_2Cr_2O_7 on oxidation of primary alcohol gives carboxylic acid.

K_2Cr_2O_7 on oxidation of secondary alcohol gives ketones.

Thus, the role of K_2Cr_2O_7 in oxidation of alcohol is act as an oxidizing agent.

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