5 Questions
What type of functional group does an alcohol molecule contain?
Hydroxyl group
Which ancient natural philosopher(s) recognized the flammable nature of wine exhalations?
All of the above
What did the addition of salt to boiling wine lead to, as recognized by Jābir ibn Ḥayyān?
Enhanced flammability of vapors
Which organic compound carries at least one hydroxyl (−OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom?
$C_2H_5OH$
What property does the OH group confer on hydrocarbons?
$\text{Hydrophilic (water-loving) properties}$
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.
Test your knowledge of organic compounds with hydroxyl functional groups in this chemistry quiz. Learn about the properties and characteristics of alcohols, from simple ones like methanol and ethanol to complex compounds like sucrose and cholesterol.
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