alcohols Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
low volatility
A
.strong bonds = less likely to be turned from liquid to gas
2
Q
OH group
A
makes H bond with alcohols and water = high mp/bp and soluble in water
3
Q
alcohol combustion
A
alcohol + O2 –> CO2 + H2O
4
Q
oxidation of alcohol
A
primary = aldehyde = CA
secondary = ketone
alcohol + H+/K2Cr2O7 or [O] —> H2O and product
5
Q
elimination of water in alcohol
A
alcohol —> alkene + water
conditions = H3PO4 under reflux
.H comes off from adjacent C to form H2O
6
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subsitution of halogen
A
alcohol + Hhalogen –> haloalkane
