If the following compound was oxidized as much as possible, CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH
Which of the following would be the product of the complete reaction?

Question

If the following compound was oxidized as much as possible, CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH Which of the following would be the product of the complete reaction?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of the –OH group at the end indicates that the compound is an alcohol. Oxidation of an alcohol leads to a carboxylic acid. Therefore, the product of the complete oxidation of the alcohol would be octanoic acid (C). The other options listed are not consistent with the oxidation of an alcohol.

If the Following Compound Was Oxidized as Much as Possible