Organic Analysis Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is the test and results of analysing alkenes?
A
> Bromine water
> Orange/yellow to colourless
2
Q
What is the test and results of analysing primary and secondary alcohols?
A
> Acidified potassium dichromate
> Orange to green
3
Q
What is the test and results of analysing tertiary alcohols?
A
> Acidified potassium dichromate
> Orange (no change)
4
Q
What is the test and results of analysing aldehydes?
A
> Tollen’s Reagent
Colourless to silver mirror
> Fehlings Solution
Blue to brick red
5
Q
What is the test and results of analysing carboxylic acids?
A
> Metal (i.e. sodium) Carbonate [MCO₃}
> Colourless to effervescence (bubbling)
