In the Victor-Meyer's test, the colour given by 1°, 2° and 3° alcohols are respectively :
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Answer and worked solution
Official answer: B
Victor Meyer test:
- 1° alcohols give a nitrolic acid, red in alkali.
- 2° give a pseudonitrole, blue.
- 3° give no colour.
So red, blue, colourless.
Topics:Alcohols