alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
what is the functional group of alcohols?
A
-OH
2
Q
what are the first 4 members of the homologous series of alcohols?
A
methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol
3
Q
what happens as alcohol react with sodium?
A
it displaces the hydrogen on the functional group in
4
Q
what does alcohol form when burned in the air?
A
carbon dioxide and water is produced
5
Q
what happens to alcohol when added to water?
A
they dissolve to form a neutral solution
6
Q
what does alcohol produce when reacted with oxidising agents?
A
carboxylic acids
e.g ethanol oxidises to form ethanoic acid
7
Q
when are aqueous solutions of ethanol produced?
A
when sugar solutions are fermented using yeast
8
Q
what are the conditions used for fermentation of sugar using yeast?
A
warm temperature and no oxygen
