Textbook Question
Calculate the oxidation number for the indicated carbons.
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Ch. 9 - Alkenes II: Oxidation and Reduction
Mullins1st EditionOrganic Chemistry: A Learner Centered ApproachISBN: 9780137566471
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Table of contents
- Ch. 2 - General Chemistry Translated: Finding the Electrons114
- Ch. 3 - Alkanes and Cycloalkanes: Properties and Conformational Analysis109
- Ch. 4 - Acids and Bases: Electron Flow144
- Ch. 5 - Chemical Reaction Analysis: Thermodynamics and Kinetics118
- Ch. 6 - Stereoisomerism: Arrangement of Atoms in Space112
- Ch. 7 - Principles of Green (Organic) Chemistry3
- Ch. 8 - Alkenes I: Properties and Electrophilic Additions158
- Ch. 9 - Alkenes II: Oxidation and Reduction150
- Ch. 10 - Alkynes: Electrophilic Addition and Redox Reactions101
- Ch. 11 - Properties and Synthesis of Alkyl Halides: Radical Reactions108
- Ch. 12 - Substitution and Elimination: Reactions of Haloalkanes172
- Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination239
- Ch. 14 - Structural Identification I: Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry54
- Ch. 15 - Structural Identification II: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy93
- Ch. 16 - Metals in Organic Chemistry48
- Ch. 17 - Carbonyl Addition Reactions: Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch. 18 - Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution I: Carboxylic Acids18
- Ch. 19 - Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution II: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives39
- Ch. 20 - Enolates: Carbonyl Addition and Substitution13
- Ch. 21 - Conjugated Systems I: Stability and Addition Reactions56
- Ch. 22 - Conjugated Systems II: Pericyclic Reactions54
- Ch. 23 - Benzene I: Aromatic Stability and Substitution Reactions64
- Ch. 24 - Benzene II: Reactions Influenced by the Aromatic Ring62
- Ch. 25 - Amines: Structure, Reactions, and Synthesis27
- Ch. 26 - Amino Acids, Proteins, and Peptide Synthesis9
- Ch. 27 - Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids54
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Chapter 8, Problem 43c
Calculate the oxidation number for the indicated carbons.
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Identify the carbon atom for which you need to calculate the oxidation number. In organic molecules, this is often indicated by a specific label or context within the problem.
Determine the number of bonds the carbon atom forms with atoms that are more electronegative than carbon, such as oxygen, nitrogen, or halogens. Each bond to a more electronegative atom increases the oxidation state by +1.
Determine the number of bonds the carbon atom forms with atoms that are less electronegative than carbon, such as hydrogen. Each bond to a less electronegative atom decreases the oxidation state by -1.
Consider any bonds the carbon atom forms with other carbon atoms. These typically do not affect the oxidation state, as the electronegativity is the same.
Sum the contributions from each bond to determine the oxidation number of the carbon atom. Remember that the oxidation number is a formalism and may not represent the actual charge on the atom.
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Key Concepts
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Oxidation Number
The oxidation number is a theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, representing the number of electrons lost or gained by the atom. It helps in determining the electron distribution in compounds and is crucial for understanding redox reactions. In organic chemistry, it is often used to track changes in electron density around carbon atoms.
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Rules for Assigning Oxidation Numbers
Assigning oxidation numbers involves specific rules: elements in their natural state have an oxidation number of zero, the sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero, and in ions, it equals the ion's charge. For carbon, the oxidation number is determined by considering its bonds with more or less electronegative atoms, such as hydrogen or oxygen.
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Electronegativity and Bond Polarity
Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond. In organic molecules, carbon's oxidation state is influenced by its bonding with atoms of different electronegativities. For example, carbon bonded to more electronegative atoms like oxygen is considered oxidized, while bonds with less electronegative atoms like hydrogen reduce its oxidation state.
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Calculate the oxidation number for the indicated carbons.
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Determine whether the following reactions are redox reactions. If they are, identify whether the molecule has been oxidized or reduced.
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Determine whether the following reactions are redox reactions. If they are, identify whether the molecule has been oxidized or reduced.
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The chiral catalyst (R)-BINAP(COD)RhOTf was used in a hydrogenation reaction as part of the synthesis of fragment C of indinavir. Using the same alkene, predict the product that would be obtained if (S)-BINAP(COD)RhOTf were used instead.
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Textbook Question
Calculate the oxidation number for the indicated carbons.
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