Miscibility
Liquids which mix in all proportions i.e. form a single layer.
Primary alcohol
An alcohol which has one carbon atom directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the –OH group.
Secondary alcohol
An alcohol which has two carbon atoms directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the –OH group.
Tertiary alcohol
An alcohol which has three carbon atoms directly bonded to the carbon atom that is bonded to the –OH group.