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Each compound listed can be converted to hexanoic acid or sodium hexanoate. Identify the reagent or reagents that can perform this transformation.

a. hexanal
b. methyl hexanoate
c. I -bromopentane
d. 1 -hexanol
(or hexan- 1 -o1)
e. hexanenitrile


Sagot :

Answer:

a. Hexanal

Reagent: - Hot acidified potassium permanganate solution.

or : Ammoniacal silver nitrate solution

or : Fehling's solution.

or : Hot acidified potassium dichromate ( VI ) solution.