The number of C-Z (Where Z = O, N or X means halogen) depends upon the valence electron present in Z. There are mainly covalent bonds between the carbon (c) and other atom. For the covalent bond there needed equal share of electron to produce sigma bond and to generate pi bond there should be vacant or partially filled p-orbital. The electronic configuration of carbon is [tex]1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{2}[/tex]., thus there are 4 valence electrons at carbon atom. The valence shell of oxygen (O), nitrogen (N) and halogen (x) posses 6, 5 and 7 electrons. The halogens mainly forms sigma bonds only as the other shells of the halogens are filled and they need 1 electron to fulfill the octet. On the other hand for C-N bond the number may be 3 as the nitrogen can form one sigma bond and two pi bonds, whereas oxygen (O) can form maximum 2 C-O bond as it can form one sigma and one pi bond. Thus the chrome of number of C-Z bonds is C-N > C-O > C-X.
Answer:
Oxidation.
Explanation:
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In this case, in organic chemistry, oxidation is not exactly referred to the increase in the oxidation number of the carbon atom but to the decrease of C-H bonds or the increase of carbon to other elements (more electronegative) bonds, more usually oxygen.
This is illustrated by considering the primary alcohols' oxidation to carboxilic acids as shown on the attached picture through the usage highly oxidizing agents such as potassium permanganate.
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