Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
1° alcohol-> aldehyde
A
oxidation (+[O]), K2Cr2O7/H2SO4-acidified potassium dichromate, distillation
2
Q
1° alcohol-> carboxylic acid
A
oxidation (+2 [O]), K2Cr2O7/H2SO4- acidified potassium dichromate, reflux
3
Q
2° alcohol->ketone
A
Oxidation (+[O]), K2Cr2O7/H2SO4- acidified potassium dichromate, reflux
4
Q
3° alcohol +[O]->
A
nothing- not easily oxidised by K2Cr2O7/H2SO4
5
Q
alcohol->alkene
A
dehydration/elimination of water, conc.H3PO4, >200°C
6
Q
alcohol+HX->
A
haloalkane+water, nucleophilic substitution, heat under reflux. HX made in situ.
7
Q
HX made in situ:
A
KX+ c.H2SO4