ALDEYHYDES

• WHAT CAN PRIMARY ALCOHOLS BE OXIDISED INTO?

  aldehydes (with further: carboxylic acids)
• WHAT MUST BE IN EXCESS TO PRODUCE ALDEHYDES?

  alcohol (no reflux)
• WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OXIDISE ALCOHOLS INTO ALDEHYDES?

  dilute acid and less potassium dichromate (VI)
• WHAT HAPPENS TO ALCOHOLS TO ALLOW THEM TOXIDISE INTO AN ALDEHYDE?

  • heated gently in apparatus
  • receiver cooled in ice
  • to reduce evaporation of product/ prevent it from being further oxidised
• WHAT IS PRODUCED IN OXIDATION OF ALCOHOLS INTO ALDEHYDES?

  water