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