Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
In this video, we look at how aldehydes can be oxidised to carboxylic acids using the acidified dichromate (VI) ion. We explore the colour change that takes place and how we can use this reaction to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones.
In this video, we look at how aldehydes can be oxidised to carboxylic acids using the acidified dichromate (VI) ion. We explore the colour change that takes place and how we can use this reaction to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones.
