Summarising Organic Compounds and Reactions (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Summarising Organic Compounds and Reactions
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Distinguishing test

Test positive for only one compound class

Hydrogenation

Addition of H2\text{H}_2

Dehydration reaction

Removal of H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}

Primary alcohol oxidation products

Aldehydes, then carboxylic acids

Secondary alcohol oxidation product

Ketones

Ester formation

Carboxylic acid + alcohol

Carbonate test for carboxylic acids

CO2\text{CO}_2 bubbles, limewater turns cloudy

Acidified dichromate colour change

Orange to green

Bromine water test colour change

Orange-brown to colourless

Retrosynthetic analysis

Planning synthesis backwards from target product

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