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Question 1

Alcohols

Answer 1

1. they are a homologous series
2. they all end in the same suffix -ol. this is because they all contain a hydroxyl group -OH

Question 2

properties of alcohols

Answer 2

1. they are fammable and can be as fuels, they can be burned to release energy.
2. they also burn with a clean flame

Question 3

Carboxylic acids

Answer 3

1. they are homologous series
2. they all end in the same suffix -oic acid. This is because they all contain a carboxyl group- COOH

Question 4

general formula for alcohols

Answer 4

C(n) H(2n+2) OH

Question 5

general formula for carboxyl acids

Answer 5

C(n) H(2n) O(2)