Lab Tests Quick Overview Flashcards
AgNO3
Tests for Halogen leaving groups
* Tertiary is fastest
* Tests for SN1 reactions
Br2
Tests for alkenes
* pi bonds
KMnO4
Tests for alkenes
* pi bonds
Tollen’s reagent
Tests for aldehydes
Schiff test
Tests for aldehydes
Iodoform tests
Tests for methyl ketones
Sodium iodide
Tests for SN2 reactions
* Primary is fastest
Descibe positive result:
AgNO3
Precipitate forms
Descibe positive result:
NaI
Precipitate forms
Descibe positive result:
Br2
Brown-Red color disappears
* Colourless
Descibe positive result:
KMnO4
Brown precipitate forms
* No reaction: Purple solution
Descibe positive result:
Tollen’s reagent
Silver mirror forms on test tube
Descibe positive result:
Schiff Test
Vibrant magenta color
Descibe positive result:
Iodoform Test
Yellow precipitate forms
FeCl3
Tests for salicylic acid
* Tests for phenolic OH group