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Propan-1-ol can be oxidised to propanal, CH3CH2CHO, and then to propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOH.

Write a balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of propan-1-ol to propanal. Oxygen from the oxidising agent should be shown as [O].

Important Questions on Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>Question>Q 6

Propan-1-ol can be oxidised to propanal, CH3CH2CHO, and then to propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOH.

What reagents and conditions should be used to oxidise propan-1-ol to propanoic acid?

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>Question>Q 6

Propan-1-ol can be oxidised to propanal, CH3CH2CHO, and then to propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOH.

Write a balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of propan-1-ol to propanoic acid. Oxygen from the oxidising agent should be shown as [O].

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>Question>Q 7
Describe how would you make ethanoic acid from ethanenitrile?
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>Question>Q 7
Name and give the formula of the reducing agent used to convert carboxylic acids to primary alcohols.
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 4

Write a balanced chemical equation for  the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

Making ethanol using ethene as feedstock. Include the formula of the catalyst used.      

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 4

Write a balanced chemical equation for the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

The complete combustion of ethanol in oxygen.             

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 4

Write a balanced chemical equation for the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

The reaction of ethanoic acid with ethanol. Name the catalyst used, the type of reaction, and the products.       

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 17 - Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 5

Primary and secondary alcohols can be oxidised by heating with a mixture of potassium dichromate(VI) and dilute sulfuric(VI) acid.
■ A primary alcohol can be oxidised to two different products, depending on the conditions used.
■ A secondary alcohol forms one product when oxidised.
■ Tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidised.

Why are tertiary alcohols resistant to oxidation?