Chapter 10.4: Reaction of Alcohols with Active Metals

Question 1

What forms when alcohols react with Li, Na, K, or other active metals?

Answer 1

• Alcohols react with Li, Na, K, and other active metals to liberate hydrogen and form metal alkoxides

Question 2

How do you name a metal alkoxide?

Answer 2

• To name a metal alkoxide, name the cation first, followed by the name of the anion.
o The name of the anion is derived from the prefix showing the number of carbon atoms and their arrangement followed by the suffix -oxide

Question 3

How do you form metal alkoxides from alcohols?

Answer 3

• Alcohols react with Li, Na, K, and other active metals to liberate hydrogen and form metal alkoxides