Questions: What is the result of the oxidation of butanal?

What is the result of the oxidation of butanal?
Transcript text: What is the result of the oxidation of butanal?
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the functional group being oxidized

Butanal is an aldehyde, which has the functional group -CHO.

Step 2: Determine the product of oxidation of an aldehyde

Aldehydes oxidize to carboxylic acids (-COOH).

Step 3: Identify the correct product

The product of the oxidation of butanal (CH3CH2CH2CHO) is butanoic acid (CH3CH2CH2COOH). The first option shown in the image depicts butanoic acid.

Final Answer: The first option, CH3CH2CH2COOH, is the correct answer.

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