Science Source Stock Photo - Alcohol Oxidation

Alcohol Oxidation

Description: Potassium permanganate, KMnO4, is a strong oxidizing agent and is reduced when it reacts. Here a ~10^-3M solution of potassium permanganate (left beaker) has been added to beakers containing a primary alcohol (70% ethanol) (center), and a secondary alcohol (71% isopropanol) (right). Alcohols reduced violet Mn 7+ to nearly colorless Mn 2+. A dropperful of 1M NaOH has been added to both alcohols to promote a greater oxidation speed.

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Turtle Rock Scientific/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2712046

Legacy Identifier: JC6916

Type: Image

Size: 5038px × 3407px (~49 MB)

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