Question #336123
what is Jones oxidation and write the mechanism of Jones oxidation?
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Solution:
The Jones oxidation is an organic reaction for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carboxylic acids and ketones, respectively.
Jones reagent is a solution prepared by dissolving chromium trioxide (CrO3) in aqueous sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
Mechanism of Jones oxidation:
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