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C6.2.3 - Alcohols Flashcards

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What is a homologous series?

A

Family of organic compounds with the same functional group and general formula, similar chemical reactions, and similar trends in their physical properties

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What is the functional groups in alcohols?

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the hydroxyl group -OH

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3
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What is the general formula for alcohols?

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CnH2n+1OH

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4
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What is the formula for methanol?

A

CH3OH

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5
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What is the formula for ethanol?

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C2H5OH

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What is the formula for propanol?

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C3H7OH

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What is the formula for butanol?

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C4H9OH

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What is an organic compound?

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A substance consisting of molecules that contains carbon bound to a hydrogen, and possibly other elements

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What is an advantage of the hydroxyl functional group?

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It lets alcohols undergo reactions other than combustion. For example they can be oxidised to form carboxylic acids.

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