Reactions of alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
Conditions and products for the oxidation of a primary alcohol..
A
Aldehyde: distil and K2Cr207/H2S04 (acidified potassium dichromate (V1).
Ketone: reflux and K2Cr207/H2S04 (acidified potassium dichromate (V1).
2
Q
Substitution of an alcohol
A
- Forms haloalkanes
- Sodium halide and H2SO4
3
Q
Dehydration of an alcohol
A
- Forms an alkene
- Concentrated H3PO4 or H2SO4
4
Q
Oxidation: ending for aldehyde
A
CHO
5
Q
Oxidation: ending for: carboxylic acid
A
COOH
6
Q
Oxidation: ending for: Ketone
A
CO (can be inside formula)