Test for Functional group Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene
A
Bromine water - Decolourises in presence
2
Q
Haloalkane
A
React with AgNO3
3
Q
Alcohol
A
React with H+/Cr2O7 2- Colour change from orange to green depending on type of alcohol
4
Q
Aldehydes
A
2,4 DNP - yellow-orange precipitate for carbonyl group
Tollen Reagent- Silver mirror formed
5
Q
Ketones
A
2,4 DNP - yellow-orange precipitate for carbonyl group
6
Q
Carboxylic Acid
A
pH less than 7 with a pH probe
React with carbonate - effervescence for CO2
7
Q
Ester
A
Distinct Sweet smell
8
Q
Phenol
A
pH probe= weak acid
Carbonate test no effervescence