Question
How can we distinguish between 1°, 2° and 3° alcohols by the reaction with Cu at 573 K?
Solution
1° alcohol on reaction with Cu/573 K gives an aldehyde with same number of carbon atoms
2° alcohol on reaction with Cu/573 K gives a ketone with same number of carbon atom.
3° alcohol undergo dehydration with Cu/573 K to form an alkene
2° alcohol on reaction with Cu/573 K gives a ketone with same number of carbon atom.
3° alcohol undergo dehydration with Cu/573 K to form an alkene
