Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula of an alcohol?
A
CnH2n+1OH
2
Q
What is the suffix for an alcohol?
A
-ol
3
Q
What is the suffix if there are 2 alcohol functional groups?
A
-diol
4
Q
What is the suffix if there are 3 alcohol functional groups?
A
-triol
5
Q
What is a primary alcohol?
A
An alcohol where the -OH is attached to a carbon with one alkyl group and 2 hydrogens
6
Q
What is a secondary alcohol?
A
An alcohol where the -OH is attached to a carbon with 2 alkyl groups and 1 hydrogen
7
Q
What is a tertiary alcohol?
A
An alcohol where the -OH is attached to a carbon with 3 alkyl groups and no hydrogens
