Alcohols (Organic) Flashcards

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Describe the three reactions that could occur when a primary alcohol is oxidised?
Give general equations. (How would you write the oxidising agents in the reaction)

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  • Oxidation:
    1. reflux; primary alcohol + K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 —> carboxylic acid + H2O
    2. heat and distil off product; primary alcohol + K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 —> aldehyde + H2O
    3. heat and distil aldehyde from 2; aldehyde + K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 —> carboxylic acid

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How do you do reflux? (Reactions of alcohols)

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  • Distillation without separating the reactants, where the gases cool before they can escape.
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