10 Questions
What is the purpose of antibumping granules in a round-bottom flask?
To produce smaller bubbles for gentler heating
What happens to the vapour in a reflux process?
It condenses and drips into the collecting flask
What is the difference between reflux and distillation?
Reflux does not allow volatile components to escape, while distillation does
Why is reflux used instead of just heating in a beaker?
Because it prevents the loss of volatiles
What is the purpose of a thermometer in a distillation process?
To measure the boiling point of the organic product
What is formed when the boiling point of a liquid is reached during distillation?
A distillate
Why are different alcohols separated through distillation?
Because they have different boiling points
What happens to tertiary alcohols during combustion?
They do not react due to a lack of hydrogens
What is the purpose of a Liebig condenser in a distillation process?
To condense the vapour into a liquid
What is the result of a combustion reaction of an alcohol?
Complete oxidation of the alcohol
Learn about the classification of alcohols into primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols based on the number of carbon atoms attached to the carbon atom with the OH group. Understand the combustion reaction of alcohols and the reaction to form haloalkanes.
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