Structure of alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary alcohol?
A
The OH is bonded to a primary carbocation
2
Q
What is a secondary alcohol?
A
The OH is bonded to a secondary carbocation
3
Q
What is a tertiary alcohol?
A
The OH is bonded to a tertiary carbocation
4
Q
When do alcohols have a higher BP than alkanes?
A
They can form hydrogen bonds which are very strong
5
Q
How does water solubility change as the chain length increases?
A
It decreases
6
Q
Why does water solubility decrease as chain length increase?
A
The OH is the only part that interacts and as the chain length increases, the effect of the Oh decreases and the effect on the non-polar chain is more important
7
Q
What is a solvent large alcohols dissolve in?
A
Hexane
8
Q
Why are alcohols a good fuel?
A
They have a low BP, are flammable and are cheap
