2.7 - carboxylic acids Flashcards by Molly Cotterll | Brainscape

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Test for a secondary alcohol

A

Add acidified potassium dichromate and heat under reflux
-colour change orange to green

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Test for primary alcohol

A

oxidise further with sulphuric acid, and add hydrogen carbonate.
effevesence will occur as a carboxylic acid has formed

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Fermentation of glucose equation

A

C12H6O12 ——> 2(C2H5OH) + 2CO2

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What is the catalyst used for fermentation

A

yeast

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