Hi all
I have a report based upon the oxidation of the primary alcohol geraniol into geranial by using MnO2 and have been given a couple of questions that have had me stopped in my tracks.
1. What is the mechanism for the oxidation of alcohols by MnO2
2. why does the H NMR spectrum of commercial geranial contain a second aldehyde signal?
If anyone is able to help me with these questions i would be really grateful.
Thank you.