In: Chemistry
Can you please explain the oxidation reaction of 9-fluorenol to 9-fluorenone using sodium hypochlorite, preferably a detailed explanation of everything that is happening.
Answer:-
Mechanism :
NaOCl + AcOH HOCl + AcONa
Step 1 , protonation of HOCl.
Step 2 , involves nucleophilic attack of -OH group of 9-fluorenol on Cl atom.
Step 3 , Abstraction of proton by water molecule.
Step 4 , Generation of carbonyl group and elimination of Cl group.
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