Practical Organic Chemistry - Confirm positive test

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The discussion revolves around whether 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde produces effervescence with NaHCO3, indicating a positive test. The original poster seeks clarification after encountering the question in an exam, noting that similar compounds like 2,4-Dinitrophenol do react due to the acidity of the hydroxyl proton. A response confirms that slight effervescence should occur because the hydroxyl proton in this compound is also slightly acidic. The inquiry concludes with the poster expressing gratitude for the assistance received. The question has been resolved satisfactorily.
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I don't know where to ask this question, but anyways, since it was asked in an exam, so finding out the correct answer afterwards is a moral responsibility as a homework. So here I am.

My question is whether the compound 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde (Did I named correctly?) gives positive test with NaHCO3? I mean, will it give effervescence of CO2?

[PLAIN]http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/medium/structureimages/37/mfcd00007337.png

All I know is 2,4-Dinitrophenol will give effervescence with NaHCO3 as H in OH becomes acidic. So the same phenomena will happen here on OH's H because of Nitro and aldehyde group?
 
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AGNuke said:
I don't know where to ask this question, but anyways, since it was asked in an exam, so finding out the correct answer afterwards is a moral responsibility as a homework. So here I am.

My question is whether the compound 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde (Did I named correctly?) gives positive test with NaHCO3? I mean, will it give effervescence of CO2?

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/medium/structureimages/37/mfcd00007337.png

All I know is 2,4-Dinitrophenol will give effervescence with NaHCO3 as H in OH becomes acidic. So the same phenomena will happen here on OH's H because of Nitro and aldehyde group?

Yes slight effervesence should occur because the hydroxyl proton is slightly acidic

thanks
 
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Thanks for the help.

Question Resolved! :smile:
 
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