Alcohols Flashcards by Immie Mebourne | Brainscape

Q

What can primary alcohols be oxidised to form?

A

Aldehydes

Which can be oxidised to form carboxylic acids.

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True/false? Combustion usually complete oxidation.

A

True

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Q

What tests can you do to identify an aldehyde from a ketone?

A

The Tollen’s test

The Fehling’s test

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