alcohols? Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
are alcohols polar?
A
yes
2
Q
are alcohols soluble in water and why do they have relatively low volatility?
A
- they are soluble due to the hydrogen bonds that can form form the delta + oxygen
3
Q
what makes an alcohol primary, secondary or tertiary?
A
how many carbon atoms the carbon attached to the OH group is attached to
4
Q
what will the combustion of alcohols form?
A
CO2 and H2O