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Which functional group is present in alcohols, phenols, and ethers?
Which functional group is present in alcohols, phenols, and ethers?
- Aldehyde
- Hydroxyl (correct)
- Ketone
- Carboxylic acid
How are phenols prepared from diazonium salts?
How are phenols prepared from diazonium salts?
- By reaction with alkyl halides
- By reaction with benzene sulfonic acids
- By reaction with haloarenes (correct)
- By reaction with water
What is the IUPAC system of nomenclature used for in the study of alcohols, phenols, and ethers?
What is the IUPAC system of nomenclature used for in the study of alcohols, phenols, and ethers?
- Naming organic compounds (correct)
- Naming elements in the periodic table
- Naming inorganic salts
- Naming transition metals
Which compounds are the basic compounds for the formation of fragrances?
Which compounds are the basic compounds for the formation of fragrances?
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How are alcohols prepared from carboxylic acids?
How are alcohols prepared from carboxylic acids?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Unit 7
- Name alcohols, phenols, and ethers according to the IUPAC system of nomenclature
- Discuss reactions involved in preparing alcohols from: • Alkenes • Aldehydes • Ketones • Carboxylic acids
- Discuss reactions involved in preparing phenols from: • Haloarenes • Benzene sulphonic acids • Diazonium salts • Cumene
- Discuss reactions for preparing ethers from: • Alcohols • Alkyl halides and sodium alkoxides/aryloxides
- Correlate physical properties of alcohols, phenols, and ethers with their structures
- Discuss chemical reactions of the three classes of compounds based on their functional groups
Importance of Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- Alcohols, phenols, and ethers are basic compounds for the formation of: • Detergents • Antiseptics • Fragrances
- Substitution of one or more hydrogen atom(s) from a hydrocarbon by another atom or a group of atoms results in the formation of these compounds
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Test your knowledge of alcohol, phenol, and ether nomenclature and preparation reactions with this quiz. Practice naming compounds and understanding the various reactions involved in their synthesis according to the IUPAC system.
