Experiment No.

11
Aim:To identify the functional group present in the given organic compound.
Physical properties
Colour:Colourless
State:Liquid
Odour:Sweet smell
Solubility:Soluble
Action on litmus solution:No change.
S.No.
1.

Experiment
Test for unsaturation
To the organic compound add
alkaline potassium
permanganate solution.

Observation
Inference
Colour of potassium No unsaturation
permanganate is not
discharged

2.

Acetyl chloride test:

To 1ml of the organic
compound add 0.5ml of acetyl
chloride.
A glass rod dipped in
ammonium hydroxide is
brought near the mouth of the
test tube.
Ester Formation Test:
To 1ml of organic compound
add 1ml of acetic acid
followed by 1 or 2 drops of
conc. sulphuric acid.

Dense white fumes

are formed.

Alcoholic OH
group may be
present.

Fruity smell comes

out.

Alcoholic OH is
present.

3.

Result :The given organic compound contains alcoholic OH group.

Chemical Equations (To be written on the blank page with pencil)

1. R-OH + CH3COCl
HCl +
2.R-OH

R-COOCH3 + HCl

NH4OH
+ CH3COOH

NH4Cl +
H2SO4

H2O

CH3COOR + H2O