Tests that i forget Flashcards
1
Q
Test for primary alcohols
A
Add acidified dichromate and heat under reflux. turns from orange to green.
2
Q
Test for secondary alcohols
A
Add acidified dichromate, orange to green
3
Q
Test for phenols
A
Add Neutral Iron(III) chloride, turns from orange to purple
4
Q
test for carboxylic acids
A
Add sodium carbonate, fizzes due to emission of CO2