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Question 1

Alcohol general formula

Answer 1

CnH2n+1OH

Question 2

Alcohol functional group

Answer 2

OH

Hydroxyl

Question 3

Boiling point of alcohol

Answer 3

As the number of carbon atoms increases, the boiling point increases (larger intermolecular forces of attraction so more energy is needed)

Question 4

Solubility of alcohols in water

Answer 4

They are soluble

As number of carbon atoms increases, the solubility in water decreases

Question 5

Combustion of alcohol

Answer 5

They burn with a clean blue flame

Question 6

Uses of alcohol

Answer 6

Alcoholic drinks 
Solvents
Fuels
Car de-icers 
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Question 7

Carboxylic acid formula

Answer 7

CnH2n+1COOH

Question 8

Carboxylic acid functional group

Answer 8

Carboxyl

COOH

Question 9

Boiling point carboxylic acid

Answer 9

As the number of carbon atoms increases, the boiling point increases

Question 10

Carboxylic acid solubility in water

Answer 10

As the number of carbon atoms increases, the solubility in water decreases

Question 11

Uses of carboxylic acids

Answer 11

Cleaning products
Preservatives
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Drug manufacture

Question 12

Ester equation

Answer 12

Alcohol + carboxylic acid = ester + water

Reversible reaction

Question 13

Ester name

Answer 13

First word comes from alcohol and ends in yl

Second word comes from carboxylic acid and ends in oate

Question 14

Reaction which produces esters

Answer 14

Condensation

Question 15

Ester link

Answer 15

COO

Question 16

Uses of esters

Answer 16

Flavourings
Solvents
Perfumes

Question 17

Properties of esters

Answer 17

Sweet smell

Oily layers