Alcohol Flashcards by Lorna Mostosi

Q

Functional group of alchol

A

-OH

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Q

State characteristics of methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol

A

Dissolve in water to form a neutral solution.
React with sodium to form hydrogen.
Burn in oxygen.
React with carboxylic acids in presence of acid catalyst to form esters.

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Q

Oxidation of the alcohols
leads to…?

A

Carboxylic acids

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Q

What are some uses of
alcohols?

A

Fuels
Solvents
Drinks

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