13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds
Oxidizing Agent
Problem 11-61
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionChromic acid oxidation of an alcohol (Section 11-2A) occurs in two steps: formation of the chromate ester, followed by an elimination of H+ and chromium. Which step do you expect to be rate-limiting? Careful kinetic studies have shown that Compound A undergoes chromic acid oxidation over 10 times as fast as Compound B. Explain this large difference in rates. <IMAGE of reactions>
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