The Ignition test is a test for aromaticity. One takes a sample of their unknown, places it in an open flame and observes what happens. The presence of an aromatic ring will usually lead to the production of a sooty yellow flame in the test.
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It is difficult to test for chlorine in organic compounds because organic compounds contain carbon-hydrogen bonds that can interfere with conventional chemical tests for chlorine. Inorganic compounds, on the other hand, do not have these additional elements that can mask the presence of chlorine, making it easier to test for chlorine in them.
Andrade's indicator is typically green in color. It is used in organic chemistry to test for the presence of unsaturation in a compound by changing color when it reacts with the compound in question.
well theres two ways you can do it, 1. you can combust the products, and if carbon dioxide is present using limewater, then the product is organic, and if no co2 produced then inorganic. 2. Heat the compound in air, and it residue is left behind then the compound is inorganic, and no residue = organic the problem with this was, a few sources say combust the compound, but when i wrote it in a school exam, the teacher marked it wrong and said you have to heat it in the presence of air. so just to be on the safe side, just write heating in the presence of air. =)
Copper oxide acts as an oxidizing agent in the test for carbon and hydrogen. It can react with the carbon and hydrogen in the organic compound to form carbon dioxide and water, respectively. By observing the change in color of the copper oxide, we can determine the presence of carbon and hydrogen in the compound.
Fehling test is used for reducing sugars.