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Which of the following statements about the oxidation of alcohols using potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the oxidation of alcohols using potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is correct?
- Primary alcohols are oxidized to carboxylic acids. (correct)
- Secondary alcohols are oxidized to aldehydes.
- Tertiary alcohols are oxidized to carboxylic acids.
- Primary alcohols are oxidized to ketones.
Which of the following is a characteristic of tertiary alcohols?
Which of the following is a characteristic of tertiary alcohols?
- They can be oxidized to carboxylic acids.
- They can be oxidized to aldehydes.
- They can be oxidized to ketones.
- They cannot be oxidized by potassium permanganate (KMnO4). (correct)
What is the main difference between alcohols and phenols?
What is the main difference between alcohols and phenols?
- Phenols are more acidic than alcohols. (correct)
- Phenols are not soluble in water, while alcohols are.
- Alcohols contain a hydroxyl group, while phenols do not.
- Alcohols are more acidic than phenols.
Which of the following statements about the solubility of alcohols in water is true?
Which of the following statements about the solubility of alcohols in water is true?
Why is the Ritter test used to differentiate primary and secondary alcohols from tertiary alcohols?
Why is the Ritter test used to differentiate primary and secondary alcohols from tertiary alcohols?
Which of the following statements about the physical state of alcohols and phenols is correct?
Which of the following statements about the physical state of alcohols and phenols is correct?
What is the reason for the high acidity of phenols compared to alcohols?
What is the reason for the high acidity of phenols compared to alcohols?
What does the term hydrophobic mean in the context of alcohol and phenol solubility?
What does the term hydrophobic mean in the context of alcohol and phenol solubility?
Flashcards
Tertiary alcohol
Tertiary alcohol
A type of alcohol where the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group is connected to three carbon atoms.
Secondary alcohol
Secondary alcohol
A type of alcohol where the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group is connected to two carbon atoms.
Primary alcohol
Primary alcohol
A type of alcohol in which the -OH group is bonded to a carbon atom that is bonded to only one additional carbon atom.
Ritter Test
Ritter Test
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Phenol
Phenol
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Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic
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Deprotonation
Deprotonation
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Acidity
Acidity
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Study Notes
Alcohols and Phenols
- Alcohols are compounds containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom.
- Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the number of carbon atoms attached to the carbon atom with the hydroxyl group.
- Primary: One carbon atom attached
- Secondary: Two carbon atoms attached
- Tertiary: Three carbon atoms attached
- Phenols have a hydroxyl group directly attached to an aromatic ring.
- Phenols are more acidic than alcohols due to the delocalization of the negative charge in the conjugate base.
- Solubility in water decreases with increasing size of the alkyl groups in alcohols and phenols, due to the hydrophobic effect of non-polar groups.
Classification of Alcohols
- Primary alcohol: Carbon bearing the hydroxyl group is bonded to only one other carbon atom.
- Secondary alcohol: Carbon bearing the hydroxyl group is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
- Tertiary alcohol: Carbon bearing the hydroxyl group is bonded to three other carbon atoms.
Ritter Test
- Used to differentiate primary and secondary alcohols (from tertiary).
- Potassium permanganate (KMnOâ‚„) oxidizes alcohols:
- Primary alcohols first to aldehydes, then to carboxylic acids.
- Secondary alcohols to ketones.
- Tertiary alcohols do not oxidize with KMnOâ‚„.
- The color change from purple KMnOâ‚„ to brown MnOâ‚‚ indicates oxidation and can be used to distinguish these alcohols.
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Test your knowledge on the classification and properties of alcohols and phenols. Explore the distinctions between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols and understand the acidity of phenols compared to alcohols. This quiz will challenge your understanding of organic compounds.
