Organic chem 3

Question 1

Define chloroalkanes

Answer 1

An alkane where one or more of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine atoms.

Question 2

Define alcohols

Answer 2

An alkane where one of the hydrogens is replaced with an -OH group.

Question 3

Define primary alcohols

Answer 3

This is when there is one carbon directly bonded (touching) to the carbon atom that has the -OH group attached.

Question 4

Define secondary alcohols

Answer 4

This is when there are two carbons directly bonded to the carbon atom that has the -OH group attached.