Question

For all the reactions, identify the reaction type and name the products formed.

1) Reaction of 2-methylpropan-1-ol with acidified potassium permanganate

2) Reaction of butan-2-ol with acidified potassium permanganate

3) Reaction of pentan-3-one with NaAlB4

4) Reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid.

Answer 1

Oxidation reaction; propanone and potassium manganate (VII) are formed.

Oxidation reaction; butan-2-one and potassium manganate (VII) are formed.

Reduction reaction; pentan-3-ol is formed.

Esterification reaction; ethyl ethanoate and water are formed.