Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Alcohols Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Which alcohols can be oxidised?
A
Pimary and secondary alcohols can be oxidised to form various products
2
Q
Which alcohol cannot be oxidised easily?
A
Tertiary alcohols
3
Q
Describe how aldehydes are produced from primary alcohols
A
Primary alcohols can be heated in the presence of acidified potassium dichromate and distilled water
To produce aldehydes
4
Q
Describe how carboxylic acid is produced from primary alcohols
A
When heated further under reflux conditions
Primary alcohols oxidised further
To produce carboxylic acids
5
Q
Describe how ketones are produced from secondary alcohols
A
Secondary alcohols can be oxidised when heated
In the presence of acidified potassium dichromate
To produce ketones
