Edexcel IAL Chemistry AS 10.17 Alcohol reactions
Edexcel IAL Chemistry AS 10.17 Alcohol reactions
Match the target haloalkane or alkene to PCl₅, in-situ HBr or HI, or concentrated phosphoric acid, then state the exact gas or fumes observation when tested.
How this is tested
- Use PCl₅ to form a chloroalkane and identify misty HCl fumes as the OH test result.
- Write a balanced alcohol–PCl₅ equation including POCl₃ and HCl products.
- Choose halogenating or dehydration reagents to make haloalkanes or alkenes from alcohols.