AS 2.6: Alcohols

Question 1

Primary Alcohols

Answer 1

An alcohol where the carbon bearing the -OH group has only one carbon directly bonded to it (Except methanol).

Question 2

Secondary Alcohols

Answer 2

An alcohol where the carbon bearing the -OH group has two carbons directly bonded to it.

Question 3

Tertiary Alcohols

Answer 3

An alcohol where the carbon bearing the -OH group has three carbons directly bonded to it.

Question 4

Miscible Liquids

Answer 4

Liquids that mix in all proportions i.e. form a single layer.