Chapter 11 - Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation with Na2Cr2O7 / H2SO4 of a primary alcohol will yield a ______ and oxidation with the same reagents on a secondary alcohol will yield a _____
A
primary alcohol = carboxylic acid
secondary alcohol = ketone
2
Q
Reaction of a primary alcohol treated with PCC will yield a ______
Reaction of a tertiary alcohol treated with PCC will yield a ______
A
aldehyde
NO REACTION
3
Q
Synthesis of an ether from an alcohol
A
Treat alcohol with NaH, Na, or K to make an alkoxide
treat alkoxide with an alkyl halide for SN2 reaction to make the ester