Alcohols Flashcards
1
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Def. Primary Alcohol
A
OH (hydroxyl) group is bonded to one C
2
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Def. Secondary Alcohol
A
OH (hydroxyl) group is bonded to C which is attached to another 2 C’s
3
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Def. Tertiary Alcohol
A
OH (hydroxyl) group is bonded to C which is attached to another 3 C’s
4
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Alcohols General formula
A
CnH2n-1OH
5
Q
Diol
Triol
A
2 Hydroxyl groups
3 Hydroxyl groups
6
Q
Hydroxyl group (intermolecular effect)
A
Affects hydrogen bonding between alcohol molecules.
7
Q
Solutions which oxidise and Alcohol
A
- hot copper (II) oxide
Black copper oxide - brown
Copper metal - acidified dichromate (VI)
Orange - green
8
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Oxidation of a Primary Alcohol
A
- Aldehyde
2. CARBOXYLIC acid
9
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Oxidation of Secondary Alcohol
A
Keytones
10
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Oxidation of tertiary Alcohol
A
No reaction is possible
11
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Hydrogen to Oxygen ratio
A
OXIDATION = INCREASE REDUCTION = DECREASE
