Aldehyde and Ketone Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Primary Alcohol -> Aldehyde
A
Type: Oxidation
Conditions: Distillation
Reagent: Potassium Dichromate +Concentrated Sulfuric Acid
CH3CH2OH + [O] ->CH3CHO + H2O
2
Q
Secondary Alcohol -> Ketone
A
Type: Oxidation
Reagent: Potassium Dichromate + Concentrated Sulfuric Acid
CH3CHOHCH3 + [O] -> CH3COCH3 + H2O
3
Q
Aldehyde -> Hydroxynitrile
A
Type: Nucleophilic Addition
Reagent: KCN + HCN (CN-) + dilute H2SO4(H+)
CH3COH + HCN -> CH3CH(OH)CN