Question 1
Propan-1-ol can be converted to propanal in a laboratory reaction. Identify the reagent and conditions required for this conversion, and write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
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Chemistry · Unit 4 · Properties and structure of organic materials · Structure of organic compounds
Determine reaction pathways, including reagents, condition and chemical equations, given the starting materials and the product/s formed.
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Question 2
Propan-1-ol can be converted to propanal, which can then be oxidised further to propanoic acid. Determine which reagent and condition is required for the first step (propan-1-ol to propanal).
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Question 3
Propan-1-ol is converted to propanoic acid via a two-step oxidation pathway. Identify the reagent and conditions required for the first oxidation step.
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