Tests for Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Tests for Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Overview
In the topic, we will study different tests related to alcohols, phenols and ethers. It discusses the detection and identification tests for them. It also helps us understand the method of finding the presence of their functional groups.
Important Questions on Tests for Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
What is Zeisel method?

Decribe dichromate test for alcohols?

Describe Ritter test for alcohols?

describe chromic acid test for alcohols?

Victor Meyer test is not given by

Compound gives positive Lucas test in minutes when of is treated with metal, of is evolved at . Assuming to contain one of oxygen per molecule, write structural formula of . Compound when treated with gives which when treated with benzene in prsence of anhydrous gives . What are and ?

Compound gives positive Lucas test in minutes when of is treated with metal, of is evolved at . Assuming to contain one of oxygen per molecule, write structural formula of . Compound when treated with gives which when treated with benzene in prsence of anhydrous gives . What are and ?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following pairs can be distinguished by using Lucas Test ?

Predict the correct statement with respect to and .

In the following reaction sequence, the alcohol is a

The structure of the compound that gives a tribromo derivative on treatment with bromine water is

Iso-butyl alcohol
True statement about is

Four hydroxy compounds have functional groups as shown.
The purple colour will be given by
Note: , and has modified.

In the following reaction sequence
no reaction The alcohol is a

Which is correctly matched ?
Alcohol | Colour in victor meyer |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | X | 3 | 0 | Colourless |
B | Y | 1 | 6 | Blue |
C | Z | 0 | 9 | Red |

To distinguish between salicylic acid and phenol one can use

Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols can be distinguished by performing

Which of the following, on reactions with nitrous acid, followed by treatment with , produces a blood-red colouration?

Phenol can be tested by
