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Unit 2-(b) Nomenclature and structural formulae-C. Alkanols and alkanoic acids Flashcards

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What functional group do alkanols contain?

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the hydroxyl group O-H

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How can an alkanol be identified and what is the general formula?

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  • ol ending

- CnH2n+1OH

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What do you have to remember when naming alkanols?

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Include position of hydroxy group. e.g. butan-2-ol

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How can an alkanoic acid be identified and what is the general formula?

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  • oic ending

- CnH2n+1COOH

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What functional group do alkanoic acids have?

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carboxyl group COOH

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