Oh sorry,its oxidising only.It was a typo.TeethWhitener said:Are you sure the question is “can an oxidizer act as a reducing agent?” Or is that a typo?
(As a side note, the Jones oxidation is not particularly weak.)
Physics lover said:I know that Jones reagent is a weak oxidant and can reduce primary and secondary alcohols and benzyl alcohol is primary,but then i remembered some exceptions,like fehling solution can not reduce aromatic compounds.
Physics lover said:So according to me Jones reagent can not reduce benzyl alcohol.
Physics lover said:Please tell me the correct answer.
Jones reagent is a mixture of chromic acid and sulfuric acid used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry reactions.
Jones reagent is commonly used to oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones, respectively. It is also used to oxidize aldehydes and ketones to carboxylic acids, and to oxidize sulfides to sulfoxides or sulfones.
Jones reagent is typically prepared by adding chromium trioxide to a solution of sulfuric acid.
Jones reagent is a strong and selective oxidizing agent, meaning it can target specific functional groups without affecting other parts of the molecule. It is also relatively easy and inexpensive to prepare.
Yes, Jones reagent is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns if it comes in contact with skin. It should be handled with care and proper protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, should be worn when working with it.