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What type of functional group does an alcohol molecule contain?
What type of functional group does an alcohol molecule contain?
- Hydroxyl group (correct)
- Ester group
- Amino group
- Carbonyl group
Which ancient natural philosopher(s) recognized the flammable nature of wine exhalations?
Which ancient natural philosopher(s) recognized the flammable nature of wine exhalations?
- Aristotle
- Theophrastus
- Pliny the Elder
- All of the above (correct)
What did the addition of salt to boiling wine lead to, as recognized by Jābir ibn Ḥayyān?
What did the addition of salt to boiling wine lead to, as recognized by Jābir ibn Ḥayyān?
- Reduction in hydrophilic properties
- Formation of esters
- Enhanced flammability of vapors (correct)
- Decreased volatility of vapors
Which organic compound carries at least one hydroxyl (−OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom?
Which organic compound carries at least one hydroxyl (−OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom?
What property does the OH group confer on hydrocarbons?
What property does the OH group confer on hydrocarbons?
Flashcards
Alcohol Functional Group
Alcohol Functional Group
A hydroxyl group (-OH)
Salt in boiling wine
Salt in boiling wine
Enhanced flammability of vapors.
What is $C_2H_5OH$?
What is $C_2H_5OH$?
Carries at least one hydroxyl (-OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom
OH group property
OH group property
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Study Notes
Functional Groups
- An alcohol molecule contains a hydroxyl (−OH) functional group.
Early Recognition of Alcohols
- Ancient natural philosophers recognized the flammable nature of wine exhalations.
Jābir ibn Ḥayyān's Discovery
- Adding salt to boiling wine leads to the formation of a new substance, as recognized by Jābir ibn Ḥayyān.
Definition of Alcohols
- An organic compound is considered an alcohol if it carries at least one hydroxyl (−OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom.
Properties of Alcohols
- The OH group confers polarity on hydrocarbons, making them capable of hydrogen bonding.
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