C6.2.3 Flashcards by Ayush Yellembalse | Brainscape

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Alcohol:

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Member of a homologous series of organic compounds containing the hydroxyl group

-OH

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Hydroxyl group:

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Functional group found in alcohols

-OH

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General formula of alcohols:

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C_nH_2n+1OH

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General formula of pentanol:

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C₅H₁₁OH

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What reactions do alcohols undergo?

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Combustion

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What reactions can the hydroxyl group undergo?

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Allows alcohols to undergo reactions other than combustion
- Example: Can be oxidised to form carboxylic acids
Other atoms in alcohol molecules usually do not take part in these reactions

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