Q7 of 58 Page 1

What is an oxidizing agent? What happens when an oxidizing agent is added to propanol? Explain with the help of a chemical equation.

The compounds that supplies oxygen in a reaction for oxidation and gets reduced is called an oxidizing agent. Examples of oxidizing agents are potassium permanganate, potassium dichromate etc.

When propanol is heated with alkaline potassium permanganate solution (or acidified potassium dichromate solution), it gets oxidised to propanoic acid.



More from this chapter

All 58 →
3

List two biotic components of a biosphere.

 4

A ray of light is incident on a convex mirror as shown. Redraw the diagram and complete the path of this ray after" reflection from the mirror. Mark angle of incidence and angle of reflection on it.

 10

Name any two elements of group one and write their electronic configurations. What similarity do you observe in their electronic configurations? Write the formula of oxide of any of the aforesaid element.

 11

What are the functions of testes in the human male reproductive system? Why are these located outside the abdominal cavity? Who is responsible for bringing about changes in appearance seen in boys at the time of puberty?