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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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When a disulfide linkage is formed, the compound containing this new linkage has been .
Options
A hydrolyzed
B dehydrated
C electrolyzed
D oxidized
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Disulfide bond formation (R-S-S-R) involves oxidation of two thiol groups (-SH) to a disulfide linkage. This is an oxidation reaction (loss of electrons/hydrogens).

Hint

What type of reaction forms a disulfide bond from two thiols?

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