Oxidation of crotyl alcohol by N-chloro-4-methylbenzene sulphonamide in acidic medium and in alkaline media in the presence of os(VIII) catalyst-a kinetic pathway

Abstract

The kinetic pathway of oxidation of crotyl alcohol by sodium salt of N-chloro-4-methylbenzene sulphonamide (chloramine-T) in acidic and alkaline medium has been studied. The speciation of chloramine-T has been made to suggest a proper and reasonable reaction mechanism. The thermodynamic quantities such as activation energy and activation entropy are evaluated in acidic as well as in catalysed alkaline medium. An anticipated reaction mechanism has been suggested.