Abstract
Reduction of carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones, as well as oxidation of numerous aldehydes is discussed, as well as those reductions of organic compounds where the CO group activates cleavage of an adjacent CX bond where X is a good leaving group like halogen, OH, NH2 or SR or activates hydrogenation of an adjacent CC group. Survey involves aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes, aryl alkyl and diaryl ketones, as well as α-ketoacids, 1,2-diketones and compounds where the carbonyl group is a part of a ring. The role of acid–base, hydration–dehydration and in some cases keto–enol equilibria on electrochemical behavior is pointed out, as well as the role of buffer kind and concentration and the nature of the cation of supporting electrolyte. Better understanding of these factors promises finding of best conditions for electroanalytical procedures.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
