The structure of gingerol is shown. The $\text{CH}_3\text{O}-$ group in gingerol is unreactive. Gingerol reacts with acidified potassium dichromate(VI). State the type of reaction and the functional group change that occur during this reaction. Type of reaction. Functional group change from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
The structure of shogaol is shown. State the type of reaction required to change gingerol into shogaol.
State the reagents and conditions needed to convert gingerol into shogaol. Reagents. Conditions.
Shogaol reacts with hot, concentrated acidified manganate(VII) ions to form two organic products, $Q$ and $R$. Draw the structures of $Q$ and $R$.
Zingerone is formed from gingerol. Some reactions of zingerone are shown. Complete the table by identifying the functional groups in zingerone.