alcohols gaps Flashcards
1
Q
What makes an alcohol more soluble?
A
If the carbon chain attatched is shorter. The OH group has more influence, therefore increasing its solubility.
2
Q
Colour change when oxidised…
A
Orange to green
3
Q
reason for orange colour before oxidisation..
A
dichromate ions Cr2O7 2-
4
Q
Reason for green colour after oxidisation…
A
Cr3+ ions