Question

State what would be observed when the following pairs of reagents are mixed in a test tube.

C6H2COOH and Na2CO3(aq)
(ii) CH3CH2CH2OH and KMnO4 /H
(iii) CH3CH2OH and CH3COOH + conc. H2SO4 (iv) CH3CH = CHCH3 and Br2 /H2O​

Answer 1

(i). C6H2COOH and Na2CO3(aq)

observation: Bubbles of a colourless gas (carbon dioxide gas)

(ii) CH3CH2CH2OH and KMnO4 /H

observation: The orange solution turns green.

[This is because oxidation of propanol to propanoic acid occurs]

(iii) CH3CH2OH and CH3COOH + conc. H2SO4

observation: A sweet fruity smell is formed.

[This is because an ester, diethylether is formed]

(iv) CH3CH = CHCH3 and Br2 /H2O

observation: a brown solution is formed.