Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
what is the general formula of alcohols
CnH2n+1OH
what is the functional group of alcohols
hydroxyl group, -OH
what are the first 3 alcohols
methanol
ethanol
propanol
what is the molecular formula of methanol
CH3OH
what is the molecular formula of ethanol
C2H5OH
what is the molecular formula of propanol
C3H7OH
what happens to the pH when alcohols methanol, ethanol and propanol dissolve in water
pH is 7, neutral
what are alcohols used as
fuels and solvents for cosmetics, medical drugs, paints
what is the main alcohol in alcoholic drinks
ethanol
harmful effects of alcohol
it damages the liver
it can be addictive
what are the 2 ways alcohol can be manufactured
fermentation
catalytic addition of steam to ethene
what type of process is fermentation
batch process which means it is very slow
what is the temp of plant sugar and yeast in fermentation
37 degrees celsius
what happens to glucose in fermentation
the enzymes in yeast change glucose to ethanol and carbon dioxide
why is air prevented from entering the reaction flask in fermentation
it is an anaerobic process