Redox Reactions

We elucidated the possible mechanism of soot combustion catalysed by potassium carbonate loaded on aluminosilicates and understood the surface reactions in solid-solid-gas three-phase catalysis. The potassium species on the aluminosilicate showed high catalytic performance against the oxidation of soot by gaseous oxygen. Aluminosilicates helped stabilize surface alkaline cations. Carbonate ions played an important role in […]

There are no rearrangements since carbocations are not generated during this phase. The reaction is an anti addition, and it follows Markovnikov’s rule (hydroxyl group is always added to the carbon that is more substituted). When oxymercuration is followed by reductive demercuration, an oxymercuration–demercuration or oxymercuration–reduction reaction reaction occurs. In practice, the reaction is nearly

Oxoacids are acids that contain the element oxygen in their composition. Phosphorus is known to combine with other elements to generate oxoacids. Examples include H3PO4, H3PO3, and others. In the phosphorus oxoacids, the phosphorus atom is surrounded by four additional atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. In general, it is known that all of these acids

Oxoacids, also known as ternary acids, are acids that have oxygen atoms. They contain oxygen and hydrogen, which are bonded to one other element. They have at least one -OH group bonded to the central atom. The central atom has one doubly bonded oxygen atom. Some common examples of oxoacids are sulphurous acid (H2SO3), nitrous

The complex and well-organized set of processes that make up life on the planet Earth. Plants and animals are both built to breathe oxygen. The process of photosynthesis provides us with the oxygen we require to live. When light strikes chlorophyll, a plant pigment, it sets off a complicated chain of reactions, many of which

Nitrogen forms several oxides by showing various oxidation states. Some of the compounds formed are neutral oxides of nitrogen, while others are acidic. Different oxides have different physical appearances, for example, nitrogen dioxide colour is brown (gas), and nitrogen trioxide is blue (solid). They also differ in their chemical properties and structures. Given below are

Every redox reaction is determined by a change in the oxidation state of two atoms. If the oxidation number does not change, there is no redox reaction. Oxidation reduction processes may be traced all the way back to the dawn of human history, from the first time people came into contact with fire and began

The chemical reaction of oxidation-reduction, more commonly referred to as a redox reaction, is a widespread occurrence across the world. It is also a critical component of the metabolic process, as food oxidation results in the release of energy, which enables living forms to flourish. When certain elements and compounds are exposed, combustion occurs, releasing

An oxidation–reduction process, often known as a redox reaction, is a reaction in which electrons are transferred between chemical species (the atoms, ions, or molecules involved in the reaction).  The oxidation number increases during oxidation, while the oxidation number decreases during reduction. The loss or gain of electrons is usually connected with a change in

You may thank oxidation if you like oxygen-based cleaners or appreciate hydrogen peroxide’s sterilising properties. On the other hand, oxidation is to blame if you’ve ever dealt with a rusted car or had to throw out browned fruit. Oxidation can occur naturally or be induced. It can be beneficial at times and quite harmful at