Topic 14 - Qualitative Tests for Functional Groups (general) Flashcards

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Qualitative Tests in general

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Pop test for hydrogen gas

Limewater test for carbon dioxide

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What are some qualitative tests for hydroxyl (-OH) groups?

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Esterification (ester + H2SO4 (l) + heat)

Oxidation reaction (KMnO4 or K2Cr2O7 + heat (for full primary alcohol oxidation))

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What are some qualitative tests for carbon-to-carbon double bonds?

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Bromine water (Br2)

Degree of Unsaturation (I2)

Baeyers Test (KMnO4 and H2O)

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What are some qualitative tests for carboxyl (-COOH) groups?

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Esterification (-COOH)

Test with bases (Na2CO3)

pH test/litmus paper

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