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The oxidation of alcohol involves the cleavage of _____ bonds.(a) O-H(b) C-H(c) O-H and C-H(d) HydrogenThis question was posed to me during an interview.My question is taken from Alcohols and Phenols topic in section Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right ANSWER is (c) O-H and C-H

Explanation: Oxidation of alcohols involves the cleavage of both O-H and C-H bonds so as to form a carbon-oxygen DOUBLE bond. This RESULTS in the release of dihydrogen and as a RESULT is also known as DEHYDROGENATION reactions.



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