Chapter 26: Compounds containing the carbonyl group Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions give an acid from a primary alcohol
A
- Heat under reflux
- With excess acidified potassium dichromate
2
Q
What conditions give an acid from a nitrile
A
- Strong acid e.g HCl
- Reflux
3
Q
What are the 3 types of intermolecular forces
A
- Van der Waals
- Dipole-dipole
- Hydrogen bonds
4
Q
What is a carbonyl group and where is this group present
A
- Carbon-oxygen double bond
- Aldehydes and Ketones