Potassium permanganate was used as the oxidizing agent, and sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide were the acid and base respectively. Thanks.
2007-07-01 01:00:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anjo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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2007-07-09 00:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by i_love_my_ap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the half equations for (MnO4)- ions acting in acidic solution and in alkaline solution. You will find that in acidic solution the voltage is more positive, so it oxidises the alcohol faster.
2007-07-01 09:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It goes to the molecular structure of each class. Acids have H+ ions available and bases have the bonded pair HO available. The H+ bond is not only stronger, but there are more of them available.
2007-07-01 08:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋