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What is the func. of reagent SeO2 ? Pls giv an eg.

Shyama P , 12 Years ago
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nikhil arora

Last Activity: 12 Years ago

its an oxidising agent used in many organic reactions.

e.g. 

*  used for oxidation at allylic carbon.

    CH3CH2CH=CH2 +SeO2 -------> CH3CH(OH)CH=CH2

Shyama P

Last Activity: 12 Years ago

Is it a mild oxi. agent?

Karun

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

SeO2 also oxidises -CH3 or       -CH2 in the alpha position (with respect to the -(C=O) present) to  -CHO and -(C=O)- respectively. 
eg:- CH3-(C=O)-H --> O=CH-CH=O (Glyoxal).

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