Alcohols and Phenols in Organic Chemistry II Quiz

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What is the general formula for a simple acyclic alcohol?

CnHn OH
CnH2n+1 OH (correct)
CnH2n-1 OH
CnH2n OH

How are alcohols classified based on the number of -OH groups present?

Triols
Tetraols
Diols
Monohydric alcohol (correct)

How are alcohols classified based on the nature of carbon attached with -OH group?

Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols (correct)
Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
Aromatics, aliphatics and alicyclics
Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes

What are the properties of alcohols?

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What is the objective of studying alcohols in this unit?

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Alcohols Overview

The general formula for a simple acyclic alcohol is CnH2n+1OH.

Classification of Alcohols

Alcohols can be classified based on the number of -OH groups present:
- Monohydric alcohols have one -OH group
- Dihydric alcohols have two -OH groups
- Trihydric alcohols have three -OH groups
Alcohols can also be classified based on the nature of carbon attached to the -OH group:
- Primary alcohols have the -OH group attached to a primary carbon (1°)
- Secondary alcohols have the -OH group attached to a secondary carbon (2°)
- Tertiary alcohols have the -OH group attached to a tertiary carbon (3°)