Abstract

J. V. Singh1*, Anupam Awasthi¹, Dipti², Ashish Tomar² and G. L. Agrawal³

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.

Oxidation; Kinetics; Mechanism; D-Galactose; Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC)

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