6.1.2

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Explain the oxidation of aldehydes to form carboxylic acids.
K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4; reflux; see yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 1.
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Explain the nucleophilic addition reaction of carbonyl compounds to form alcohols.
NaBH4 / H2O; see yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 2.
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Explain the nucleophilic addition reaction of carbonyl compounds to form hydroxynitriles.
HCN, H2SO4 / NaCN; see yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 3.
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What is the mechanism for the reaction carbonyl compounds with NaBH4?
Nucleophilic addition; see yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 4.
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What is the mechanism for the reaction carbonyl compounds with HCN?
See yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 5.
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How can 2,4-DNP be used to detect carbonyl compounds?
In the presence of a carbonyl group, a yellow or orange precipitate is produced.
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What can Tollens' reagent be used to identify?
Tollens' reagent is a solution of silver nitrate in aqueous ammonia; in the presence of an aldehyde group, a silver mirror is produced.
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How does Tollens' reagent work?
Tollens' reagent contains silver (I) ions, which act as an oxidising agent in the presence of ammonia; see yellow 6.1.2 flashcard 6.
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Explain the nucleophilic addition reaction of carbonyl compounds to form alcohols.

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