alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
what are the physical properties of alcohols
A
when compared to alkanes, they are less volatile, have higher melting points, and greater water solubility
2
Q
why are alcohol molecules polar
A
their OH bonds are polar due to the difference in electronegativity of O and H
3
Q
what can primary alcohols be oxidised to
A
carboxylic acids or aldehydes
4
Q
how are aldehydes formed
A
gentle heating of 1• alcohol with oxidising agent. the aldyde is distilled out of the reaction mixture as it forms
