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Unit 2 Alcohols Flashcards

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1
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What is an alcohol?

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A molecule that contains a -OH functional group (hydroxyl)

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2
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Alcohols can be classified as…..

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Primary secondary or tertiary

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What are alcohols containing 2 hydroxyl groups called

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Diols

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What are alcohols containing 3 hydroxyl groups are called

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Triols

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5
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Hydroxyl groups make an alcohol….

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Polar

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