POD 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the DIFFERENCE between HYDROXYL and HYDROXIDE groups?
A
-OH bonds covalently while OH^- bonds ionically
2
Q
describe the uses of ETHANOL as a SOLVENT
A
- OH polar
- hydrogen bond with water
- ethyl non-polar
- miscible with hydrocarbons
- polar overall as hydrocarbon chain short