A-Level CAIE Chemistry AS 17.1.1—Preparation of aldehydes and ketones Question Bank

• Recall preparation of aldehydes and ketones

- (a) the oxidation of primary alcohols using acidified K 2Cr2O7 or acidified KMnO4 and distillation to produce aldehydes

- (b) the oxidation of secondary alcohols using acidified K 2Cr2O7 or acidified KMnO4 and distillation to produce ketones