Oxidation of Carbon Compounds


 
 
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Oxidation of Carbon Compounds

Oxidation:

It is the reaction involving the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen. Carbon undergo oxidation by combining with oxygen at higher temperature to form oxides. For eg: carbon monooxide(CO),Carbon dioxide(CO_2) etc. Carbon monoxide is formed by the incomplete combustion of  carbon or carbon containing fuels.

                               C+frac{1}{2}O_2rightarrow CO(g)

Carbon dioxide may be prepared by complete combustion of carbon:

                            C+O_2rightarrow CO_2(g)+ Heat

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Question : 1

Assertion : Carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous in nature.

Reason : Carbon monoxide is formed by complete combustion of carbon.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Alcohols can be prepared by heating carbon compounds in presence of oxidising agents like alkalineKMnO_4 (potassium permanganate).

(b) Alcohols can be prepared by heating carbon compounds in presence of oxidising agents like acidified K_2Cr_2O_7 (potassium dichromate).

(c) Substances that are capable of adding oxygen to other substances are called oxidising agents.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a)  Alcohols are converted into carboxylic acid only under complete oxidation.

(b) In partial oxidation, alcohols are converted into aldehydes.

(c) Oxidation is the reaction involving the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.

Right Option : D
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