Organic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Describe carboxylic acid test
A
Add sodium carbonate
Fizzing
Carbon dioxide gas
2
Q
Describe alcohol test
A
Add acidified potassium dichromate
Warm in beaker of hot water
Changes orange to green
3
Q
Bromine water - decolourises
A
Alkene
4
Q
Sodium carbonate - fizzing
A
Carbon dioxide
Carboxylic acid
5
Q
Acidified potassium dichromate - orange to green
A
Alcohol
6
Q
Describe alkene test
A
Add a few drops of bromine water
Shake
Orange solution should decolourise