C3.6 Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What are the products when alcohols react with carboxylic acids?
A
Esters
2
Q
What is the functional group of alcohols?
A
-OH
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3
Q
Name the first three members of a homologous series of alcohols and their chemical symbols (Mostly Everyone Plays Basketball)
A
- Methanol CH3OH
- Ethanol CH2CH3OH
- Propanol CH3CH2CH2OH
4
Q
Give three reactions of alcohols and one use
A
- Dissolve in water= neutral solution
- Burn in air
- React with sodium= hydrogen
- Used as fuels and solvents
5
Q
What is the complete combustion word equation for an alcohol?
A
(alcohol) + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
6
Q
What is the formula for working out the symbol equations of alcohols? (n formula)
A
C(n)H(2n+1)OH
7
Q
Define vinegar in terms of its state symbol and carboxylic acid
A
An aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid.
8
Q
What are two ways can you oxidise ethanol to ethanoic acid?
A
- By chemical oxidising agents
- By microbial action
