Alcohols Flashcards

1
Q

What are the reagents that are heated with ethanol?

A

Potassium Dichromate (VI) and Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)

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2
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Colour change when ethanol is oxidised to form ethanoic acid

A

Orange to green

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3
Q

Why could the enthalpy change be much lower than expected when burning ethanol?

A

-The ethanol could be impure
-Heat energy could’ve been lost to surroundings.

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