Organic Analysis Flashcards

1
Q

Alkene

A

Shake with bromine water

Red-brown turns to colourless

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2
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Halogenoalkane

A
  1. Add NaOH (aq) and warm
  2. Acidify with HNO3
  3. Add AgNO3 (aq)

Precipitate of AgX formed

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3
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Alcohol

A

Add acidified potassium dichromate

Orange to green (for primary and secondary alcohols)

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4
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Aldehyde

A

Warm with Fehling’s solution
Blue colour turns to red precipitate

Warm with Tollens solutions
Silver mirror forms

Add acidified potassium dichromate
Orange to green

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5
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Carboxylic acid

A
Add NaHCO3 (aq)
CO2 given off - bubbles
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