Qualitative reactions of polyhydric alcohols.

In this task you need to record a high-quality chemical reaction to polyhydric alcohols.

CH2OH – CH2OH – CH2OH + Cu (OH) 2 = CH2 – O – Cu – O – CH2 – CH2OH + H2O.

In this reaction, glycerin reacts with bivalent copper hydroxide. The result is a compound of copper glycerate and water. This compound has a bright blue color, therefore it is a qualitative reaction.



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