Abstract
Kinetics of Oxidation of D-Galactose by Pyridinium Chlorochromate
J. V. Singh1*, Anupam Awasthi1, Dipti2, Ashish Tomar2 and G. L. Agrawal3
Abstract:
The oxidation kinetics of D-Galactose with pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC), have been studied in presence of perchloric acid. The reaction under pseudo-first order condition, is first order with respect to both the oxidant and the substrate. The reaction is markedly catalysed by H+ ions and the effect of [NaClO4] is negligible. A 1:1 stoichiometry is observed. Activation parameters have been computed by measuring the rates at different temperatures. A probable mechanism of the reaction is suggested.
Keywords:Oxidation; Kinetics; Mechanism; D-Galactose; Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC)
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