Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers Flashcards
Definition of Functional Groups
An atom or group of atoms responsible for the chemical properties of the compound
What is the functional group of Alcohols?
-OH
What is the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?
The number of Carbons attached to carbon with -OH group
What type of forces are present in Alcohols?
Hydrogen bonds. Very polar due to high electronegativity of oxygen
Form a dipole-dipole interaction
Dehydration of Alcohols produce…
Alkene and Water
Oxidation of Primary Alcohols…
Primary —> Aldehyde
Oxidation of Secondary Alcohols…
Secondary —> Ketone
What happens when you oxidise an Aldehyde?
It becomes an Carboxylic Acids
What are Phenols?
Compounds of Benzene with a hydroxyl group attached.
What is the general formula of an Ether
R-O-R and are related structurally related to alcohols
