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"Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Reagents" by Dr. O.P. Agarwal is a comprehensive textbook for Indian competitive exams (JEE/NEET) and undergraduate studies, focusing on reaction mechanisms, reagent functionality, and extensive practice questions. Covering topics from stereochemistry to molecular rearrangements, the text is noted for its concise, application-based approach with over 2,000 practice problems. For more details, visit AskIITians Organic Chemistry Reactions & Reagents - Amazon.in

1. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): used as a base in saponification reactions and as a nucleophile in substitution reactions.
2. Hydrochloric Acid (HCl): used as an acid catalyst in hydration reactions and as an electrophile in substitution reactions.
3. Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4): used as an oxidizing agent in oxidation reactions.
4. Grignard Reagents (RMgX): used as nucleophiles in addition reactions.

Unit A: Oxidation Reagents

• Potassium permanganate (KMnO4): Baeyer’s test, cleavage of alkenes.
• Chromium reagents (CrO3, PCC, PDC): Oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls without over-oxidation.
• Periodic acid (HIO4): Oxidative cleavage of diols.
• Osmium tetroxide (OsO4): Syn-dihydroxylation.

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1. Substitution reactions: One group is replaced by another group.
2. Elimination reactions: A group is removed, resulting in the formation of a new bond.
3. Addition reactions: Two or more molecules combine to form a single product.
4. Rearrangement reactions: The molecular structure is rearranged to form a new compound.

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