Oxidation reactions oxidizing agents

H0S(0)200S(0)20H. Dibasic acid formed as salts by electrolysis of sulphates at low temperatures and high current density. The acid and persulphates are strong oxidizing agents ( "[S20a] to S04 -t-2 01 volts in acid) but the reactions are often slow. Compare permonosulphuric acid. 

The reactivity of the halogens decreases m the order F2 > CI2 > Br2 > I2 Fluo rme is an extremely aggressive oxidizing agent and its reaction with alkanes is strongly exothermic and difficult to control Direct fluonnation of alkanes requires special equip ment and techniques is not a reaction of general applicability and will not be discussed further... 

An alternative oxidizing agent similar to chromic acid in Its reactions with or game compounds is potas Slum permanganate (KMn04)... 

A primary or secondary alkyl side chain on an aromatic ring is converted to a carboxyl group by reaction with a strong oxidizing agent such as potassium permanga nate or chromic acid... 

Destruction of the masking ligand by chemical reaction may be possible, as in the oxidation of EDTA in acid solutions by permanganate or another strong oxidizing agent. Hydrogen peroxide and Cu(II) ion destroy the tartrate complex of aluminum. 

Unlike the reactions that we have already considered, the equilibrium position of a redox reaction is rarely expressed by an equilibrium constant. Since redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons from a reducing agent to an oxidizing agent, it is convenient to consider the thermodynamics of the reaction in terms of the electron. 

The Weldon-Pechiney process for manufacturing CI2 from HCl involves the use of Mn02 as the oxidizing agent instead of the O2 employed in the Deacon reaction. 

Oxides and hydroxides react with HCl to form a salt and water as in a simple acid—base reaction. However, reactions with low solubiHty or insoluble oxides and hydroxides is complex and the rate is dependent on many factors similar to those for reactions with metals. Oxidizing agents such as H2O2, H2SeO, and V2O3 react with aqueous hydrochloric acid, forming water and chlorine. 

N—Fe(IV)Por complexes. Oxo iron(IV) porphyrin cation radical complexes, [O—Fe(IV)Por ], are important intermediates in oxygen atom transfer reactions. Compound I of the enzymes catalase and peroxidase have this formulation, as does the active intermediate in the catalytic cycle of cytochrome P Q. Similar intermediates are invoked in the extensively investigated hydroxylations and epoxidations of hydrocarbon substrates cataly2ed by iron porphyrins in the presence of such oxidizing agents as iodosylbenzene, NaOCl, peroxides, and air. 

Oxidation Reactions. Potassium permanganate is a versatile oxidizing agent characterized by a high standard electrode potential that can be used under a wide range of reaction conditions (100,133—141). The permanganate ion can participate in a reaction in any of three distinct redox couples. 

Methanol is stable under normal storage conditions. Methanol is not subject to hazardous polymerization reactions, but can react violendy with strong oxidizing agents. The greatest hazard involved in handling methanol is the danger of fire or explosion. The NFPA classifies methanol as a serious fire hazard. 

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