Testing for alcohols Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what do we use to test primary/secondary/tertiary alcohols
A
We use K2Cr2O7 ( acidified potassium dichromate)
Primary and secondary alcohols oxidise but tertiary DONT
2
Q
what is the colour change for the alchols test with K2Cr2O7
A
Orange TO Green
3
Q
Primary alcohols can be oxidised further into a…
A
Aldehyde
4
Q
Secondary alcohols can be oxidised further into a ….
A
Ketone
