Kinetics of Oxidation of Isopropyl Alcohol by Cerium (IV)

The kinetics of the oxidation of isopropyl alcohol by cerium (IV) in dilute nitric acid medium have been studied. The reaction goes through a radical process as suggested by Ardon. The thermodynamic parameters of cerium (IV)—isopropyl alcohol have been evaluated. The effect of hydrogen and nitrate ion concentrations on the rate has been studied and results explained on the basis of Ce(OH)³⁺ as the reactive species.