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Alcohols: Classification and Reactions

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What is the purpose of antibumping granules in a round-bottom flask?

To measure the boiling point of the organic product

To increase the rate of reaction

To produce smaller bubbles for gentler heating (correct)

To separate liquids from their impurities

What happens to the vapour in a reflux process?

It is mixed with the distillate

It condenses and drips into the collecting flask (correct)

It is measured by a thermometer

It escapes into the air

What is the difference between reflux and distillation?

Reflux allows volatile components to escape, while distillation does not

Reflux is used for primary alcohols, while distillation is used for secondary alcohols

Reflux does not allow volatile components to escape, while distillation does (correct)

Reflux is used for combustion reactions, while distillation is used for separation

Why is reflux used instead of just heating in a beaker?

Because it prevents the loss of volatiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thermometer in a distillation process?

To measure the boiling point of the organic product Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when the boiling point of a liquid is reached during distillation?

A distillate Signup and view all the answers

Why are different alcohols separated through distillation?

Because they have different boiling points Signup and view all the answers

What happens to tertiary alcohols during combustion?

They do not react due to a lack of hydrogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Liebig condenser in a distillation process?

To condense the vapour into a liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a combustion reaction of an alcohol?

Complete oxidation of the alcohol Signup and view all the answers