1.4 Alcohols and Ethers

Question 1

Alcohols

Answer 1

An organic compound that has the hydroxide functional group (General Formula R-OH)

Question 2

Methanol:

Answer 2

Very toxic, even drinking small quantities can cause blindness or death

Question 3

Ethanol:

Answer 3

Less toxic but still a depressant and poison (in Beer)

Question 4

Properties of Alcohols

Answer 4

MUCH HIGHER B.P. than unsubstituted alkanes, because
the –OH group is POLAR AND DISPLAYS HYDROGEN
BONDING AS WELL!