Organic Analysis: Tests for Functional Groups
Organic Analysis: Tests for Functional Groups
- Chemical tests for aldehydes and ketones: Tollen’s reagent or Fehling’s solution
- Chemical test for alcohols: acidified potassium dichromate followed by aldehyde/ketone test if needed
- Chemical test for alkenes: bromine water, decolorization
- Chemical reaction of carboxylic acids with sodium carbonate forms carbon dioxide