Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 15.11 Preparing carboxylic acids
Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 15.11 Preparing carboxylic acids
Choose the route from the starting functional group, then state the reagent, reflux condition or equation that converts the precursor into the carboxylic acid product.
How this is tested
- Write aldehyde-to-carboxylic-acid oxidation equations using [O] for the oxidant.
- State hydrolysis of nitriles with aqueous acid or alkali and heat under reflux.
- Complete nitrile hydrolysis equations showing carboxylic acid or ammonium products.