4.4 Aldehydes and Ketones Flashcards
1
Q
what occurs when 1° alcohol is oxidised
A
aldehyde/carboxylic acid
2
Q
what occurs when 2° alcohol is oxidised
A
ketone
3
Q
what is the oxidising agent to make aldehyde/ketone from alcohol
A
- acidified potassium dichromate
- acidified potassium
manganate
4
Q
Aldehyde –> 1° alcohol
A
NaBH₄
reduction
5
Q
Ketone –> 2° alcohol
A
NaBH₄
reduction
6
Q
A