Alcohols

Question 1

Alcohols

Answer 1

• contain the -OH group, also called the hydroxyl group
• there are three classes of alcohols
• each class is based on the number of carbons bonded to the carbon with the -OH group attached
• one other attached – primary 1 degree
• two other attached – secondary 2 degree
• three other carbons attached – tertiary 3 degree

Question 2

Properties

Answer 2

• H-bonding
• Polar
• High boiling points

Question 3

CH3CH2CH2OH

Answer 3

Primary alcohol.