Organic Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene
A
Shake with bromine water
Red-brown turns to colourless
2
Q
Halogenoalkane
A
- Add NaOH (aq) and warm
- Acidify with HNO3
- Add AgNO3 (aq)
Precipitate of AgX formed
3
Q
Alcohol
A
Add acidified potassium dichromate
Orange to green (for primary and secondary alcohols)
4
Q
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
5
Q
Carboxylic acid
A
Add NaHCO3 (aq) CO2 given off - bubbles