U2 Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
what is a primary alcohol
A
an alcohol in which the OH group is joined to the end of the carbon chain
2
Q
what is a secondary alcohol
A
an alcohol in which the OH group is joined to an intermediate carbon atom on the carbon chain
3
Q
what is a tertiary alcohol
A
an alcohol in which the OH group is joined to an intermediate carbon atom which also has a branch
4
Q
why do alcohols have higher boiling points than alkanes
A
due to them having an OH group, alcohols contain hydrogen bonding, which requires more energy to overcome
5
Q
why are alcohols soluble in water
A
the contain the polar hydroxyl group
6
Q
what properties give an alcohol a higher boiling point
A
more hydroxyl groups, longer carbon chain
