Question 14.5: Draw a structural formula for the product formed by oxidatio...

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Draw a structural formula for the product formed by oxidation of each of the following alcohols with potassium dichromate. (a) 1-Hexanol (b) 2-Hexanol

Strategy
Oxidation of a 1-hexanol, a primary alcohol, gives either an aldehyde or a carboxylic acid, depending on the experimental conditions. Oxidation of 2-hexanol, a secondary alcohol, gives a ketone.

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