(write NR if no reaction) what is the product of the following reactions?

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anor277
Mar 30, 2018

#(a)# Well, #"butanol"# is oxidized to #"butyraldehyde"#, and thence to #"butyric acid"#...

Explanation:

#(b), (c)#..both secondary alcohols should be oxidized to the corresponding ketone...., #"butanone"#, and #"cyclopentanone"# respectively...

#(d)#..#"cyclohexanone"# should RESIST further oxidation.

#(e)#..#"tertiary butyl alcohol"# should also RESIST further oxidation.

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