Oxidatiom Of Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
When a primary alcohol is oxidised what does it create?
A
Aldehyde
2
Q
A secondary alcohol is oxidised, what does it form?
A
A ketone
3
Q
The fehlings distinguishing test turns from blue to orange/red in the presence of what?
A
Aldehydes
4
Q
In the silver mirror test (tollens reagent) what is formed in the presence of aldehydes?
A
Silver
5
Q
Out of the three alcohols (primary, secondary & tertiary) which can be oxidised
A
Primary and secondary
