(a) Write out the reaction that converts succinate to fumarate with FAD using curved arrow symbolism. (b) Classify the reaction as an oxidation, reduction, or decarboxylation.

Question

(a) Write out the reaction that converts succinate to fumarate with FAD using curved arrow symbolism. (b) Classify the reaction as an oxidation, reduction, or decarboxylation.
Analysis
Use Figure 18.10 to draw the structures for succinate and fumarate. Draw the organic reactant and product on the horizontal arrow and the oxidizing reagent FAD, which is converted to [latex]FADH_{2}[/latex], on the curved arrow. Oxidation reactions result in a loss of electrons, a loss of hydrogen, or a gain of oxygen. Reduction reactions result in a gain of electrons, a gain of hydrogen, or a loss of oxygen. A decarboxylation results in the loss of [latex]CO_{2}[/latex].

Accepted Answer

a. Equation:

b. Since succinate contains four C—H bonds and fumarate contains only two C—H bonds,hydrogen atoms have been lost, making this reaction an oxidation. In the process FAD is reduced to [latex]FADH_{2}[/latex].

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