Benzyl alcohol oxidation using copper nitrate

First published at 06:26 UTC on December 25th, 2018.
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As a Christmas special we have a go at oxidising benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde using an unusual reagent, copper (II) nitrate. Watch to see how we get on.

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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