Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona

R2CHOH + [O] → R2CO + H2O

Descripción general

Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones by various oxidizing agents. Unlike primary alcohols, secondary alcohols cannot be over-oxidized because ketones lack the C-H bond needed for further oxidation. The Jones reagent (CrO₃/H₂SO₄) is a standard reagent for this transformation.

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Producto Agua H₂O 1 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Acetone (propanone), the simplest ketone and a common nail polish remover solvent, can be made by oxidizing isopropanol.

Importancia industrial

Fundamental en la manufactura de cetonas industriales como acetona, ciclohexanona y metil etil cetona.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona?
The balanced equation is: R₂CHOH + [O] → R₂CO + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona?
Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona is a orgánica reaction.
Is Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona exothermic or endothermic?
Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -170.0 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Oxidación de un alcohol secundario a cetona?
This reaction requires a catalyst (CrO₃ in H₂SO₄ (Jones reagent)).