Identifying compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Alkane/Haloalkane
A
Not soluble
Reacts with Br water slowly (heat/light needed)
2
Q
Alkene/Alkyne
A
Not soluble
Reacts with Br water quickly
3
Q
Alcohol
A
Soluble
Oxidises:
MnO4- (Purple to colourless)
Cr2O7 2- (Orange to green)
4
Q
Carboxylic Acid
A
Soluble
Acidic:
Litmus Paper- red
Universal Indicator- orange (weak acid)
5
Q
Amine
A
Soluble
Basic:
Litmus paper- blue
Universal indicator- blue