3. Examine the proposed series of intermediates for the overall oxidation mechan

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3. Examine the proposed series of intermediates for the overall oxidation mechanism (given on the second page of this handout), and identify which of the steps (1-6) correspond to net oxidations of the organic substrate. Based on your answer, what is the minimum number of equivalents of hydrogen peroxide required to completely oxidize cyclohexene to adipic acid under these conditions? [Note that one equivalent of hydrogen peroxide can achieve one 2-electron oxidation.] How does this compare to the number of moles of hydrogen peroxide you actually used?

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All the six steps correspond to net oxidation of the organic substrate. Here six equivalent of H2O2 needed to oxidize one equivalent of cyclohexene to adipic acid.

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