Organic reaction tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is Lucas’ reagent for?
A
To separate 1° alcohol from 2° and 3°
2
Q
How does Lucas’ reagent work
A
For 1° no change, for 2° cloudy slowly, for 3° cloudly immediately
3
Q
What is schiff’s reagent for
A
To test for aldehydes
4
Q
What happens when you use schiff’s reagent
A
Adehydes: pink
other: nothing
5
Q
What is tollen’s reagent for
A
to test for aldehydes
6
Q
What happens when you use Tollen’s reagent
A
Aldehydes: silvery
other: nothing
