Section: Module 8: Lesson 4: Reaction of Alcohols | Organic Chemistry 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Deduce the specific reagent best suited to oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes rather than carboxylic acids.
    • Break down the alcohol needed to prepare aldehyde, ketone, or carboxylic acid by simple oxidation.
    • Explain the mechanism for the oxidation of alcohol using a chromium (VI) reagent and Dess‑Martin periodinane.
    • Identify common methods for protecting the hydroxy group of an alcohol.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour.

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