The Jones Reaction: The Oxidation Of Borneol To Camphor
Introduction
Reduction/Oxidation (Redox) reactions are ones that change the oxidation state of a compound. The oxidation state refers to the acquired charge (gained or lost electrons) of an element in relation to its original charge (i.e. S + 2e- S2+); in a compound, the overall oxidation state is calculated by adding all the charges of the elements present. The addition of electrons makes the element “reduced” and the loss of electrons is called “oxidized”. These reactions can be carried out in lab, or they can occur naturally via oxidants or reductants—substances that have the ability to oxidize or reduce other substances, respectively.
Theory, Reactions, and Mechanisms
In this lab, Borneol will be oxidized to camphor in a common reaction known as the Jones Oxidation Reaction. It is true that oxidation reactions subtract electrons, lowering its oxidation state. However in organic chemistry, a more detailed explanation of the oxidation reaction is......
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