Result of bleach+tartaric acid >>> ?

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The discussion revolves around the chemical reaction between sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and tartaric acid (C4H6O6). Participants analyze the reaction, identifying it as a double replacement (metathesis) reaction. The formation of hypochlorous acid (HClO) is noted as a driving force, resulting from the hypochlorite ion (ClO-) extracting a hydrogen from tartaric acid, leading to the production of sodium hydrogen tartrate (NaHC4H4O6). Additionally, there is speculation about potential oxidation of the hydroxyl groups to ketones and subsequent decarboxylation. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the initial reaction products and the possibility of further chemical transformations.
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Hello Everyone
Please can you tell me what is the result of this reaction??
NaClO+C4H6O6>>>
NOTE:This is not a homework,i did this simple reaction yesterday.
 
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Off the top of your head, what do think may happen? Did you observe any evidence for a reaction?
 
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Could imagine some oxidation of the OH groups to ketone followed by decarboxylation.
 
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This is a double replacement (metathesis) reaction with the driving force being a weak acid Hypochlorous Acid formed by hypochlorite ion (ClO-) extracting one of the Hydrogens from the Tartic Acid giving Sodium Hydrogen Tartrate. (Ka(HClO) = 3.5 x 10-8 @ 25oC)

NaClO(aq) + H2C4H4O6(aq) => NaHC4H4O6(aq) + HClO(aq)
 
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That's definitely a first step, but I am with DrDu - some oxidation can happen.
 
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Thank you so much for help.
I want to ask something but not now!
This days i am too busy.
 

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