Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What is an alcohol?
A
A homologous series that has the functional group ‘OH’.
2
Q
What is the general formula for alcohols?
A
Cn H2n+1 OH
3
Q
What are the first 4 alcohols?
A
Methanol C H3 OH
Ethanol C2 H5 OH
Propanol C3 H7 OH
Butanol C4 H9 OH
4
Q
What are the properties of alcohols?
A
Flammable
Soluble
Can be oxidised to produce carboxylic acids
5
Q
What are the uses of alcohols?
A
Used as solvents and fuels.
6
Q
What are the uses of ethanol?
A
Used as a biofuel
Used in alcoholic drinks
Used as a chemical feedstock to produce other organic compounds
