ALDEYHYDES

Cards (5)

  • 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