On Oxidation Naphthalene Gives?

Oxidation of naphthalene on Co−Mo−O, NiMoO4 and Mg−Mo−O catalysts gives phthalic anhydride, its maximal yield being about 40% on nickel molybdate. On bismuth molybdates and the Sn−Sb−O system, naphthalene is mainly oxidized to carbon oxides.

What is the oxidation product of naphthalene?

The initial reactions in the oxidation of naphthalene by Pseudomonas sp. strain NCIB 9816 involves the enzymatic incorporation of one molecule of oxygen into the aromatic nucleus to form (+)-cis-(1R,2S)-dihydroxy-1,2-dihydronaphthalene.

Why is naphthalene reactive to KMnO4?

oxidises double bond. The formation of dicarboxylic acid occurs during the oxidation of naphthalene with KMnO4 in acidic condition. and two carboxylic acid groups get attached. The compound formed is known as Phthalic acid.

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