Free interactive chemistry · SIM-ANAL-005
Functional group tests
Test an unknown organic compound with reagents and work out what it is.
Open the interactive simulation →How to use this simulation
- Choose a compound, or “Mystery compound (identify it)”.
- Tap a reagent to test it; the tube shows the result.
- Read the positive and negative results in the list.
- Pick your answer and check it.
What to notice
- Each test detects one functional group (e.g. Tollens’ for aldehydes).
- Negative results are clues too.
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