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What type of carbon is present in alcohols that contain an OH group?

  • unsaturated sp3 carbon
  • saturated sp3 carbon (correct)
  • sp2 hybridized carbon
  • sp hybridized carbon

    • Which alcohol is commonly known as methyl alcohol?

  • Isopropanol
  • Ethanol
  • Butanol
  • Methanol (correct)

    • What is the process of identifying the longest carbon chain in alcohol naming based on IUPAC rules?

  • Select the branched carbon chain
  • Select the longest chain containing -OH (correct)
  • Select the shortest chain
  • Select any available carbon chain

    • Which statement distinguishes phenols from alcohols?

    <p>Phenols contain an OH group connected to a carbon in a benzene ring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do alcohols and phenols have higher boiling points than similar alkanes?

    <p>Because of hydrogen bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When multiple hydroxyl groups are present in an alcohol, which prefix is used before the 'ol' in naming?

    <p>Di</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hybridization state of the oxygen atom in an alcohol?

    <p>sp3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which structure is the -OH group assumed to be on the first carbon for naming purposes?

    <p>Cycloalcohols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used for the protection of alcohols?

    <p>Reaction with chlorotrimethylsilane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction does NaBH4 perform on esters?

    <p>Reduces esters very slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of ethers?

    <p>Ethers are generally unreactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the base-catalyzed opening of epoxides?

    <p>Formation of a trans 1,2-diol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best method for the preparation of ethers?

    <p>Williamson Ether Synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes thiols?

    <p>Contain the mercapto group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism through which Grignard reagents add to ethylene oxide?

    <p>They form an ether</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical use of crown ethers?

    <p>To encapsulate cations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when an alkyl thiol reacts with halogens?

    <p>A disulfide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ring does an epoxide have?

    <p>Three-membered ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hybridization is seen in the oxygen atom of ethers?

    <p>sp3-hybridized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reagent is not effective in cleaving ethers?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the structure of diethyl ether?

    <p>It has a tetrahedral bond angle of 112°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of the reaction of an alkyl thiol with a strong base?

    <p>A thiolate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are alcohols classified as in terms of their acid-base properties?

    <p>Weak Brønsted bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to making an alcohol a weaker acid?

    <p>Steric hindrance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of electron-withdrawing groups on alcohols?

    <p>Stabilize the conjugate base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of alcohols can be formed when reducing aldehydes and ketones, respectively?

    <p>Primary and secondary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reagent is effective for reducing carboxylic acids to primary alcohols?

    <p>Lithium aluminum hydride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the conversion of alcohols to alkyl halides, which mechanism is predominantly used for 1° and 2° alcohols?

    <p>SN2 mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of tertiary alcohols when dehydrating to form alkenes?

    <p>Readily dehydrated with mild acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reagent is often used for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes?

    <p>Pyridinium chlorochromate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Grignard reagents act during reactions with carbonyl compounds?

    <p>They act as nucleophilic carbon anions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does dehydration of alcohols have on their molecular structure?

    <p>Elimination of water molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main result when a Grignard reagent reacts with an ester?

    <p>Yielding tertiary alcohols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not a characteristic of reducing agents like sodium borohydride?

    <p>Sensitive to moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the acidity constant (Ka) in alcohol chemistry?

    <p>Determines the extent of proton transfer to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the conjugate base of alcohols when a strong acid protonates them?

    <p>It forms an oxonium ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 7: Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides, and Thiols

    • This chapter covers organic compounds containing oxygen or sulfur
    • Alcohols contain an OH group attached to a saturated carbon.
    • Phenols contain an OH group attached to a carbon in a benzene ring.
    • Methanol (CH3OH) and ethanol (CH3CH2OH) are common alcohols.
    • Phenol (C6H5OH) is an important phenol.
    • OH groups bonded to vinylic sp²-hybridized carbons are called enols.
    • Alcohols and phenols are classified based on substitution on the carbon atom to which the OH group is attached. (methyl, primary, secondary, tertiary).

    Naming Alcohols

    • Alcohols are named using IUPAC rules.
    • The longest carbon chain containing the OH group is selected as the parent chain.
    • The name is derived by replacing the -e ending of the alkane with -ol.
    • The OH group is given the lowest possible number.
    • Substituents are numbered and listed alphabetically.
    • In cyclic structures, the OH group is assumed to be on carbon 1 unless a carbonyl group is present.
    • Multiple alcohols are named with prefixes (di-, tri-, etc.).

    Properties of Alcohols and Phenols

    • Alcohols and phenols have higher boiling points than similar alkanes and alkyl halides due to hydrogen bonding.
    • The structure around the oxygen atom is similar to that of water.
    • Alcohols and phenols are weakly basic and weakly acidic.
    • Alcohols can be protonated by strong acids to form oxonium ions, ROH2+.
    • Alcohols can transfer a proton to water to a small extent, forming alkoxide ions.
    • Relative acidity is presented using pKa values, which indicate how easily an alcohol will lose a proton.
    • Alkyl groups decrease acidity.
    • Electron-withdrawing groups increase acidity.

    Preparation of Alcohols

    • Alcohols can be prepared from carbonyl compounds through reduction.
    • Aldehydes reduce to primary alcohols, and ketones to secondary alcohols.
    • Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) and lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) are common reducing agents.
    • Grignard reagents can react with carbonyl compounds to create alcohols.
    • Carboxylic acids and esters can also be reduced to give primary alcohols using LiAlH4.

    Preparation of Alcohols from Alkenes

    • Hydration of alkenes can yield alcohols. For example
    • Hydroboration-oxidation or oxymercuration-reduction procedures can give anti-Markovnikov or Markovnikov additions respectively.

    1,2-Diols

    • Cis-1,2-diols can be prepared by hydroxylation of alkenes.
    • Trans-1,2-diols can be prepared by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of epoxides.

    Ethers

    • Ethers have two organic groups bonded to the same oxygen atom, R-O-R'.
    • Diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran are common solvents.
    • Ethers are named using the alkyl names for the two groups and the suffix 'ether'.
    • Ethers can be synthesized by the Williamson Ether Synthesis and by other methods.

    Preparation of Epoxides

    • Ethers are prepared by reacting an alkene with peroxyacids .
    • Epoxides are also prepared by reaction of halohydrins with base.

    Reactions of Alcohols

    • Alcohols can be converted to alkyl halides by reaction with HCl ,HBr, or SOCl2.
    • Alcohols can be dehydrated to form alkenes with acid catalysis.

    Oxidation of Alcohols

    • Primary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes or carboxylic acids.
    • Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones.
    • Tertiary alcohols are inert to common oxidizing agents.

    Protection of Alcohols

    • Alcohols can be protected by converting them into derivatives that are unreactive toward certain reagents.
    • Trimethylsilyl ethers are one type of protective group.

    Thiols and Sulfides

    • Thiols are sulfur analogues of alcohols.
    • Sulfides are sulfur analogues of ethers.
    • Thiols can be oxidized to form disulfides.
    • Thiols can undergo further reaction with alkyl halides in the presence of a base.

    Reactions of Ethers, Acidic Cleavage

    • Strong acids (HI, HBr) can cleave ethers at elevated temperatures.
    • This reaction produces alkyl halides.

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