Name the reagents used in the following reactions:
(i)Oxidation of a primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
(ii)Oxidation of a primary alcohol to aldehyde.
(iii)Bromination of phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol.
(iv)Benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid.
(v)Dehydration of propan-2-ol to propane.
(vi)Butan-2-one to butan-2-ol.
(i)Acidified potassium permanganate
(ii)Pyridinium chlorochromate(PCC)
(iii) Bromine water
(iv)Acidified potassium permanganate
(v)85% phosphoric acid
(vi)NaBH4 or LiAlH4
"___ how little changes in the environment can have big repercussions" Tishani Doshi in Journey to the End of the Earth gives an awakening call for man. Analyse the theme of the lesson in the light of the above statement.
Alcohols, phenols, and ethers are organic compounds that can be prepared by various methods.
Preparation of Alcohols:
Preparation of Phenols:
Preparation of Ethers:
In summary, alcohols, phenols, and ethers can be prepared by a variety of methods, including hydration, reduction, Grignard reaction, hydroboration-oxidation, hydrolysis, oxidation, Williamson synthesis, and dehydration. The choice of the method depends on the availability of starting materials, the desired product, and the conditions of the reaction.