Preparation of Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
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Oxidation of an Aldehyde
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Reflux with Acidified Potassium Dichromate
1
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Oxidation of a primary Alcohol
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Heat under reflux with acidified Potassium Dichromate
2
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Hydrolysis of an Ester
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Heat under reflux with water
3
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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
4
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Hydrolysis of hydroxy Nitrile
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Eg
CH3CH(OH)CN + H* + 2H2O –> CH3CH(OH)COOH + NH4