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Alcohols Flashcards

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1
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What functional group do alcohols contain?

A

-OH

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2
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List the first 3 members of the homologous series of alcohols

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Methanol, ethanol, propanol

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Methanol, ethanol, propanol all dissolve in water to form…

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A neutral solution

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4
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Methanol, ethanol, propanol all react with sodium to produce…

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Hydrogen

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5
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Methanol, ethanol, propanol all burn in…

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Air

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6
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Methanol, ethanol, propanol all are used as…

A

Fuels and solvents

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7
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What’s the main alcohol used in alcoholic drinks?

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Ethanol

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8
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What can ethanol be oxidised into?

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Ethanoic acid

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9
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What’s the main acid in vinegar?

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Ethanoic acid

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10
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Which 2 ways can ethanol be oxidised?

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Chemical oxidising agents or microbial action

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