Outline of Oxidation

This quiz contains multiple-choice problems on types of oxidative reactions, oxidizing agents, liquid-phase oxidation, kinetics and thermodynamics of oxidizing compounds.

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CH{3}CHO + (1/2)O{2} —–> __

CH{4}

CH{3}CHO

CH{3}COOH

None of the above

Which of the following is an oxidizing agent?

KMnO{4}

NaOH

CO

All of the above

Oleic acid can be converted to dihydroxy stearic acid in the presence of

NaOH

KMnO{4}

H{2}O

CO

The conversion of benzoyl chloride to benzoyl peroxide is called

Dehydrogenation

Direct O{2} addition

Peroxidation

Combine oxidation

Amino compounds may be oxidized to form

Azobenzene

Para-amino-phenol

Nitrobenzene

All of the above

Sulphur compounds may be oxidized by

Permanganate

Hydroxide

Oxygen

All of the above

Oxidation of aldehydes yields

Alcohols

Carboxylic acid

Amide

Peroxide

Which oxide is used in the oxidation of toluene?

Sodium hydroxide

Aluminium oxide

Manganese dioxide

Hydroxide

The reduction of quinone to hydroquinone is a reversible process. True or false?

True

False

Hydroquinone can be readily oxidized to quinone by using

Chlorine

Nitric acid

Persulfuric acid

All of the above

Quinone cannot be readily reduced to hydroquinone. True or false?

True

False

Is oxidation of aniline with MnO{2}-H{2}SO{4} possible?

Yes

No

Why is controlled oxidation necessary?

High energy

Loss of products

Temperature

All of the above

Oxidation of high molecular weights is done in which phase?

Solid

Liquid

Vapour

None of the above

The extent of oxidation can be controlled with

Oxidizing agent

Reaction duration

Temperature control

All of the above

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Outline of Oxidation
Questions: 15
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