IB Chemistry SL 3.2.9 Oxidation of organic functional groups Question Bank
Practise IB Chemistry SL 3.2.9 by applying oxidation of organic functional groups to exam-style questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- identify the relevant chemical structure, process or evidence
- apply the correct chemical model or equation
- evaluate the result using chemical reasoning and data
3.2.9—Oxidation of organic functional groups question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Ethanol is a primary alcohol that can be oxidized by acidified potassium dichromate(VI). Distinguish between the reaction conditions needed to produce ethanal and ethanoic acid.
Ethanal:
Ethanoic acid:
Ethanal: distill off product as it forms;
Marking guidance:
Accept distillation.
Ethanoic acid: (heat under) reflux / use excess oxidizing agent;
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