Organic Reactions
What type of reaction converts an alkene to an alcohol using water and a catalyst?
Addition (hydration)
What reagent is used to oxidise a primary alcohol to a carboxylic acid?
Acidified potassium dichromate or permanganate
What type of reaction forms an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
Condensation (esterification)
What is the product when a carboxylic acid reacts with ammonia?
An amide