Elimination and Redox Reactions (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

Small molecule removed, double bond created

Dehydration (removal of $H_2O$)

Aluminium oxide ($Al_2O_3$) with heat

Ethene

-OH group and H from adjacent C as $H_2O$

Adding oxygen or removing hydrogen

Adding hydrogen or removing oxygen

Aldehyde, then carboxylic acid

Ketone

Cannot be easily oxidised

Primary alcohol

Secondary alcohol

Potassium permanganate ($KMnO_4$) in acid

Hydrogen gas ($H_2$) with nickel catalyst

Primary alcohol (via aldehyde)