Question

onsider the reaction of 1-butanol with K2Cr2O7, H2SO4, heat. Draw only the organic product derived from 1-butanol. You do not have to consider stereochemistry. You do not have to explicitly draw H atoms. Do not include counter-ions, e.g., Na+, I-, in your answer. If the given reaction has more than one step, give only the final product. If no reaction occurs, draw the organic starting material.

Answer 1

The product of the reaction is Butanoic acid

Step-by-step explanation:

This reaction of 1-butanol with K2Cr2O7, H2SO4, heat is an oxidation reaction. 1- Butanol is a primary alcohol which will oxidize partially to Butanal and then into Butanoic acid.

CH3CH2CH2CH2OH ⇒ CH3CH2CH2COOH.

Butanol Butanoic acid

• The oxidation to Butanal involves removal of two hydrogen atoms

• The oxidation to Butanoic acid involves addition of an oxygen atom

• The product Butanal can be produced if it is quickly distilled off.

(please find the attached document containing the diagram of the orgainic product)