Alcohols - Topic 9 - Paper 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is the general formula for alcohols?
A
Cn H2n+1 OH
2
Q
What is the functional group of alcohols?
A
OH
Hydroxyl group
3
Q
What is a hydroxyl group?
A
-OH
A hydrogen atom and oxygen atom bonded together
It is the functional group of alcohols
4
Q
An alcohol has six carbon atoms and one OH group.
What is its chemical formula?
A
C6 H13 OH
