Alcoholic silver nitrate test for alkyl halides. One drop
of unknown (or 5 mg of solid in 5 drops of ethanol) + 4
drops of alcoholic silver nitrate. A positive test for
1-bromooctane showing white ppt. (Pavia et.al., 3rd
Ed., p 440)
Figure 7.3
Beilstein Test for halogens. Copper wire with
2-chlorobenzaldehyde. Positive test showing a green
flame for chlorine. (Pavia et.al., 3rd Ed., p 439)
Figure 7.4
Animation of the Beilstein Test for halogens. Copper wire
with 2-chlorobenzaldehyde. Positive test showing a
green flame for chlorine. (Pavia et.al., 3rd Ed., p 439)
Figure 7.5
Beilstein Test for halogens. Copper wire with
2-bromooctane. Positive test showing a blue-green
flame for bromine.
Figure 7.6