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15 alcohols Flashcards

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1
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what is the general formula for alcohols?

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C n H 2n+1 OH

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2
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what is a carbonyl group?

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C=O

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3
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what is the formula for aldehydes?

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RCHO

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4
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what is the formula for ketones?

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RCOR

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5
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what is the formula for carboxylic acids?

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RCOOH

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do alkanes or alcohols have higher mp and bp? why?

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alcohols due to hydrogen bonding

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