Preparation of Carboxylic Acids Flashcards

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Oxidation of an Aldehyde

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Reflux with Acidified Potassium Dichromate

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Oxidation of a primary Alcohol

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Heat under reflux with acidified Potassium Dichromate

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Hydrolysis of an Ester

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Heat under reflux with water

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Hydrolysis of a nitrile (RCN)

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Heat under reflux with acid

Heat under reflux with strong alkali then acid

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Hydrolysis of hydroxy Nitrile

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Eg

CH3CH(OH)CN + H* + 2H2O –> CH3CH(OH)COOH + NH4

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