Chapter 29 - Chromatography and Spectroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Test for Alkene?
A
Add bromine water. It should decolourise. Orange to colourless.
2
Q
Test for haloalkane?
A
Add silver nitrate and ethanol and warm to 50 degrees in a water bath. Chlorine forms white precipitate. Bromine forms cream precipitate and iodine forms yellow precipitate.
3
Q
Test for carbonyl group (aldehyde and ketone)?
A
Add Brady’s reagent. Forms an orange precipitate.