What is the expected product when l-propanol is oxidized?

propanal

propanoic acid

propanone

propene

explain how you got your answer

propanoic acid

Explanation:

One of the properties of alkanols is the fact that they can be oxidized to various products depending on the structure of the alkanol.

A primary alkanol (such as 1-propanol) is oxidized to an alkanal and subsequently to an alkanoic acid.

A secondary alkanol is oxidized to an alkanone while a tertiary alkanol is not oxidized.

This implies that the final product of the oxidation of 1-propanol is propanoic acid as shown in the answer.

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.