Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
what is the general formula
A
CnH2n+1OH
2
Q
how do you name alcohols
A
- end in ol
- if there’s more than one OH,di,tri,tetra is used
3
Q
what is a primary alcohol
A
oh is attached to two hydrogens
4
Q
what is a secondary alcohol
A
OH is attached to one hydrogen
5
Q
what is a tertiary alcohol
A
OH is not attached to any hydrogen
6
Q
what are the physical properties
A
due to hydrogen bonding has high MP and BP
-short hydrocarbon chains are soluble in water
7
Q
what is combustion like in alcohols
A
they burn completlyto carbon dioxide and water
8
Q
what are aldehydes
A
primary alcohol is oxidised
9
Q
what are ketones
A
secondary alcohols are oxidised
