Alcohols Flashcards

1
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B.P?

A

The alcohols have relatively low volatility and
high boiling points due to their ability to form
hydrogen bond between alcohol molecules.

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Primary alcohols [0] to

A

Aldehyde ——> Carboxylic acid
reagents (both): acidified potassium dichromoate and dilute S04

Aldehyde - distil
Carboxylic acid - heat under reflux

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Secondary alcohols [0] to

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Ketones
reagents: dilute S04 and acidifed potassium dichromate
conditions : heat under reflux

Eq:
alcohol + [0] —–> Ketone + H20

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Tertiary alcohols [0] to

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This cannot be further [0] using dilute S04 and acidified potassium dichromate, only combustion.
This is because the Hydrogen atom is not bonded to the Carbon with the -OH

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5
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(Forming ethanol) Fermentation?

A

(s) renewable source

(w) process slow

(s) cheap equipment

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(Forming ethanol) Hydration / addition

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(w) expensive equipment needed

(s) process fast

(w) non-renewable source

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