how to test for alkenes
add bromine water and shake
positive results for test for alkenes
orange bromine water goes colourless
how to test for a halogenoalkane
Positive result of a halogenoalkane
Precipitate will form
AgCl- white
AgBr- cream
AgI- yellow
How to test for an alcohol
add acidified potassium dichromate
Positive result for test for alcohols
Orange turns to green with a primary or secondary alcohol
No reaction with a tertiary alcohol
How to test for an aldehyde (2 methods)
Positive result for test for aldehyde
If tested with tollens- silver mirror forms
If tested with fehlings- Blue solution turns to a red precipitate
How to test for a carboxylic acid
add sodium hydrogen carbonate