Question

Give two test to saturation of a compound.

Answer 1

Bromine test

Water-soluble Compounds:

1. The organic compound to be tested is taken in a test tube.
2. Dissolve it in 2ml of distilled water.
3. Add bromine water drop wise with constant shaking.
4. If the orange red colour of bromine disappears then the given organic compound is unsaturated. When all the pi bonds are broken then the colour persists.
5. If the colour of bromine persists then the given organic compound is saturated.