Oxidation reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Pri alcohol to aldehyde
A
- Reagent: Acidified K2Cr2O7
- Condition: Heat with distillation
- End product: Aldehyde (-CHO)
2
Q
Aldehyde to carboxylic acid
A
Reagent: Acidified K2Cr2O7/KMnO4
Condition: Heat under reflux
3
Q
Propanol to carboxylic acid
A
- Reagent: Acidified K2Cr2O7
- Heat under reflux
4
Q
Secondary alcohol to ketone
A
-Reagent: Acidified K2Cr2O7
- Condition: Heat under reflux
5
Q
Oxidation (colour changes)
A
K2Cr2O7: Orange to green
KMnO4: Purple to colourless