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6E: Alcohols

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Total cards: 19•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Reaction of alcohols with oxygen in air: Product.

Back (Answer)

Carbon dioxide and water

#2
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> Carbon dioxide + Water

Back (Answer)

React with oxygen in air

#3
Front (Question)

Reaction of alcohols with PCl5: Products, Observation.

Back (Answer)

Chloroalkane, POCl3 and HCl, Steamy white fumes

#4
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> chloroalkane

Back (Answer)

React with PCl5, Produces POCl3 and HCl, Steamy white fumes.

#5
Front (Question)

Describe the test for HCl (g)

Back (Answer)

Hold a rod covered in concentrated ammonia near the fumes, - produces dense white smoke

#6
Front (Question)

Reaction of alcohols with potassium bromide: Conditions, Product.

Back (Answer)

50% concentrated sulfuric acid, heat under reflux, Bromoalkane.

#7
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> bromoalkane

Back (Answer)

React with 50% concentrated sulfuric acid and potassium bromide, Heat under reflux.

#8
Front (Question)

Reaction of alcohols with red phosphorus and iodine: Conditions, Product, Equation.

Back (Answer)

Warm conditions, damp phosphorus, Iodoalkane, 3 Alcohol + PI3 -> 3 Iodoalkane + H3PO3

#9
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> iodoalkane

Back (Answer)

React with damp red phosphorus and iodine, Warm conditions.

#10
Front (Question)

Reaction of primary alcohols with potassium dichromate(VI): Conditions, Colour change, Products.

Back (Answer)

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI), Orange -> green, Partial oxidation: Distill immediately, Aldehyde. Complete oxidation: Heat under reflux, Carboxylic acid.

#11
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> aldehyde

Back (Answer)

Primary alcohol reacts with acidified potassium dichromate(VI), Distill immediately. Colour change orange -> green

#12
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> carboxylic acid

Back (Answer)

Primary alcohol reacts with acidified potassium dichromate(VI), Heat under reflux. Colour change orange -> green

#13
Front (Question)

Reaction of secondary alcohols with potassium dichromate(VI): Conditions, Colour change, Product.

Back (Answer)

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI), heat under reflux, Orange -> green, Ketone.

#14
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> ketone

Back (Answer)

Secondary alcohol reacts with acidified potassium dichromate(VI), Heat under reflux. Colour change orange -> green

#15
Front (Question)

Reaction of tertiary alcohols with potassium dichromate(VI): Conditions, Colour change, Product.

Back (Answer)

Resists oxidation, no reaction. Stays orange

#16
Front (Question)

Describe the test for aldehydes.

Back (Answer)

Warm with Fehling’s solution, - Blue solution -> Red precipitate

#17
Front (Question)

Reaction of alcohols with phosphoric acid: Conditions, Product.

Back (Answer)

Concentrated acid, heat under reflux, Alkene.

#18
Front (Question)

Describe the reaction: Alcohol -> alkene

Back (Answer)

React with concentrated phosphoric acid, Heat under reflux.

#19
Front (Question)

What is the purpose of anti-bumping granules?

Back (Answer)

Encourages the formation of small bubbles, which allows for smooth boiling.