Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
Tollens Reagent
A
- React Silver nitrate with excess ammonia
- Silver mirror forms
- Ag reduced
- Aldehyde oxidised to Carboxylic acid
2
Q
2,4 DNP
A
- Forms orange preciptate
- Compare melting points
- Test for carbonyls (Aldehydes and Ketones)
3
Q
Potassium dichromate
A
- Orange to green (Reduced)
- Oxidised Primary / Secondary alcohols
4
Q
Equation for hydrolysis of nitriles
A
RC三N + 2H2O + HCl–> RCOOH + NH4Cl
5
Q
Equation for forming acyl chloride
A
RCOOH + SOCl2 –> RCOCl + SO2 + HCl