Write Half Equations for Organic Reactions

You rarely see organic reactions split up into two half equations. You could show the link between redox and organic chemistry by getting them to write the half equations for reactions like the oxidation of an aldehyde, ketone or alcohol with permanganate, for example. You want them to realise that it goes from purple to colourless then they have to write it out. 

Link to YouTube Video: Ethanol + Permangenate Oxidation

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