UNit 2: Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a primary alcohol?
A
An alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to an end carbon. Has one carbon to carbon bond
2
Q
What’s a secondary alcohol?
A
An alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to an inner carbon. Has 2 carbon to carbon bonds
3
Q
What’s a tertiary alcohol?
A
An alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to an inner carbon with a branch.
4
Q
How many times can a primary alcohol go under oxidation?
A
Twice
5
Q
How many times can a secondary alcohol go under oxidation?
A
Once
6
Q
How many times can a tertiary alcohol go under oxidation?
A
Zero times as it cannot
