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Alcohols Flashcards

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Characteristics of the alcohol homologous series

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The functional group is the hydroxyl group : -OH (different chemical reactions)
General formula : CnH2n+1OH
(All end with “ol”)
NO DOUBLE BONDS

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What is an organic compound?

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Consists of molecules with carbon atoms

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How do alcohols react?

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Products of combustion are the same :
Complete - water vapour + CO2
Incomplete - water vapour + CO + C
MUST INCLUDE OXYGEN ATOM IN ALCOHOL MOLECULE

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What other reactions does the functional group let alcohols undergo?

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Can be oxidised to form carboxylate acids - only the OH functional group takes part in these reactions and are reactive (active group)

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