Alcohols

Question 1

Functional group in an alcohol

Answer 1

Hydroxyl (-OH)

Question 2

Formula for alcohols

Answer 2

CnH2n+1OH

Question 3

Primary alcohol

Answer 3

OH group attached to a C atom which has 2 other H’s

Question 4

Secondary alcohol

Answer 4

-OH is attached to a carbon with only one hydrogen atom attached

Question 5

Tertiary alcohol

Answer 5

-OH group is attached to a C atom with no other hydrogen atoms attached

Question 6

Explain the effect the hydroxyl group has on an alcohol’s physical properties.

Answer 6

Alcohols with more hydroxyl groups will have higher melting and boiling points (due to greater degree of hydrogen bonding).