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Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 57a

Fill in the missing reactant, reagent, or product for each of the following oxidation reactions.
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Identify the type of alcohol present in the reactant. The structure shows a secondary alcohol, as the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon atom that is connected to two other carbon atoms.
Recognize the type of oxidation reaction. Secondary alcohols are typically oxidized to ketones.
Determine the appropriate oxidizing agent for converting a secondary alcohol to a ketone. Common reagents include PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate) or Jones reagent (Chromic acid, H2CrO4).
Consider the reaction conditions. PCC is often used in anhydrous conditions, while Jones reagent requires aqueous acidic conditions.
Select the reagent based on the desired reaction conditions and the specific requirements of the reaction. For this transformation, PCC is a suitable choice for oxidizing the secondary alcohol to a ketone without over-oxidation.

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