Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Carbonyl Compounds, Exercise 4: Question

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Lawrie Ryan Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Carbonyl Compounds, Exercise 4: Question

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 18: Carbonyl Compounds, Exercise 4: Question with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years) solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Carbonyl Compounds, Exercise 4: Question with Hints & Solutions

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Write a balanced equation for the oxidation of ethanol to ethanal, using Oto represent an oxygen atom from the oxidising agent.

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
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Give practical details to explain how you would use the reaction oxidation of ethanol to ethanal, to prepare and collect a sample of ethanal.

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
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Write a balanced equation for the oxidation of butan-2-ol to butanone, using Oto represent an oxygen atom from the oxidising agent. 

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
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What do you observe in the reaction vessel if the oxidising agent i.e. potassium dichromate (VI) used in the oxidation of ethanol to ethanal reaction is acidified with dilute sulphuric acid, and the reaction mixture is heated?

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The butanone does not have to be distilled off as it forms in the reaction vessel because _____.