Reactions of alcohols

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AS Chemistry Flashcards on Reactions of alcohols, created by dylanstephens56 on 28/01/2015.
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Oxidation reactions Acidified dichromate ions. Sulfuric acid and potassium dichromate.
Sulfuric Acid H2SO4
Potassium dichromate K2Cr2O7
Esterification This is the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. With a sulfuric acid.
Dehydration of Alcohol Alcohols are dehydrated removing a molecule of water.
Primary alcohols under reflux conditions Primary alcohols can be oxidised to become either a aldehyde or a carboxylic acid.
Secondary alcohols under reflux conditions Secondary alcohols are oxidised to ketones.
Tertiary alcohols under reflux conditions. Tertiary alcohols aren't oxidised.
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