Organic Analysis Flashcards
1
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How to test for alkenes?
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Bromine water causes a colour change to colourless
2
Q
How to test for alkanes?
A
Bromine water does not decolourise alkanes
3
Q
How to test for tertiary alcohols?
A
Acidified potassium dichromate causes no colour change and solution stays orange
4
Q
How to test for aldehydes?
A
Tollens’ reagent forms silver mirror wall
5
Q
How to test for ketones?
A
Tollens’ reagent causes no colour change
6
Q
How to test for primary/secondary alcohols?
A
Acidified potassium dichromate causes colour change from orange to green
7
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