From the list below, select the preferred reagent for converting 1-propanol to propanoic acid:
A. PCC/CH2Cl2
B. Sn/HCl
C. H2/Pt or H2/Ni
D. NaBH4 or LiAlH4
E. CrO3/H+ or K2Cr2O7/H+ or KMnO4
2007-05-13 09:18:05 · 1 個解答 · 發問者 ? 1 in 科學 ➔ 化學
The conversion of 1-propanol to propanoic acid is oxidation. Therefore, an oxidizing agent is needed as the reagent.
The answer is E, because E includes common oxidizing agents for organic reactions.
2007-05-13 09:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Michael 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋