chem whatarethemechanismsofchemicalchange
Reactivity 3.2.10 - functional groups in organic compounds may undergo reduction
reduction of carbonyl compounds
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in organic chemistry, it is useful to analyse redox reactions in terms of gain and loss of oxygen or hydrogen
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oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones involves the removal of 2
atoms -
ketones can be can be reduced to secondary alcohols by adding 2
atoms - reducing agent used provides hydrogens in the form
and ions
- reducing agent used provides hydrogens in the form