Module 6 - Organic Chemistry and Analysis Flashcards
Aldehydes
Double bond oxygen, one hydrogen
Ketone
Just double bond oxygen
Carboxylic Acid
Double bond oxygen, OH
Ester
Double bond oxygen, oxygen to carbon dioxide
Amide
Double bond oxygen, NH into carbon
Aycl Chloride
Double bond oxygen, Chloride
Acid Anhydride
Double bond oxygen, Oxygen, double bond oxygen
Acidified Dichromate oxidation
Orange to green oxidation. Positive for primary + secondary alcohol and aldehydes
Tollens
Aldehydes only. Mirror effect
2,4 - DNPH
Reacts with aldehydes/ketones to make orange precipitation. Melting point of precipitation determines aldehyde or ketone
Test for alkenes
Bromine
Oxidation agents normally contain…
Oxygen
Reducing agents usually contain….
Hydrogen
Name 3 Oxidation Agents
CrO3 Na2Cr2O7 MnO2
3 Reduction Agents
NaBH4 BH3 LiAlH4