Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
Functional group of alchol
A
-OH
2
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.
3
Q
Oxidation of the alcohols
leads to…?
A
Carboxylic acids
4
Q
What are some uses of
alcohols?
A
- Fuels
- Solvents
- Drinks
