13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds
Oxidizing Agent
84PRACTICE PROBLEM
The oxidation of alcohols by chromic acid involves two steps: forming a chromate ester and eliminating H+ and chromium. Which step is likely to be rate-limiting?
Furthermore, kinetic studies have shown that compound I oxidizes much slower than compound II when subjected to chromic acid oxidation. Rationalize the difference in reactivities.
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The oxidation of alcohols by chromic acid involves two steps: forming a chromate ester and eliminating H+ and chromium. Which step is likely to be rate-limiting?
Furthermore, kinetic studies have shown that compound I oxidizes much slower than compound II when subjected to chromic acid oxidation. Rationalize the difference in reactivities.