Oxidation of furoin to Furil

Discuss the purpose of the reaction. Discuss function of reagents and what the target molecule is and what outcome you are looking for from this reaction.

Reagents:

Reaction Mechanism:

Reagents 1. Recrystallized furoin from previous experiment (0.192 g) 2. Cu(C2H302)2 (0.4 g) 3. 80% Acetic acid (4 mL) 4. DI water Mechanism Oxidation Reduction lose e Raine Cu och TOS JOS 10: gain lose o lose gain CH OH Lai 10 OH ON aro we