Which acid can be oxidised by H2O2 ?

Question

Which acid can be oxidised by H2O2 ? (A) Malonic acid (B) Acetic acid (C) Oxalic acid (D) Propanoic acid

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Here only propanoic acid can be oxidized by H2O2 as hydroxylation of acid by H2O2 takes place at β -carbon only. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-sqhqqqwpdwxj.png" />

Q. Which acid can be oxidised by $H_{2} O_{2}$ ?

Malonic acid

Acetic acid

Oxalic acid

Propanoic acid

Here only propanoic acid can be oxidized by $H_{2} O_{2}$ as hydroxylation of acid by $H_{2} O_{2}$ takes place at $β$ -carbon only.

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