Our oxidation of cyclohexanol begins by generating the hypochlorous acid which will be the oxidizing agent. ... Since this is a very strong oxidizing agent, we will be generating it in situ through the reaction of acetic acid and sodium hypochlorite (regular household bleach).

Can cyclohexanone be oxidized?

Cyclohexanone can be prepared from cyclohexanol by oxidation with chromium trioxide (Jones oxidation).

What happens when cyclohexanol is oxidized?

When cyclohexanol is exposed to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and acetic acid, an oxidation reaction takes place that gives cyclohexanone as the product.