Organic Analysis Flashcards

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How to test for alkenes?

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Bromine water causes a colour change to colourless

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How to test for alkanes?

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Bromine water does not decolourise alkanes

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How to test for tertiary alcohols?

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Acidified potassium dichromate causes no colour change and solution stays orange

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How to test for aldehydes?

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Tollens’ reagent forms silver mirror wall

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How to test for ketones?

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Tollens’ reagent causes no colour change

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How to test for primary/secondary alcohols?

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Acidified potassium dichromate causes colour change from orange to green

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