Topic 4 whats in medicine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the colour change when acidified dichromate is added to a primary alcohol and heated under reflux
A
Orange -> Brown -> Green
2
Q
How do you dehydrate an alcohol (in lab and in industry)
A
Lab: Heat under reflux with conc H2SO4
Industry: Pass alcohol vapour over Al2O3 catalyst at high temp.