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