Alcohols in Organic Chemistry
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What type of carbon atom is a hydroxyl group attached to in a tertiary alcohol?

  • Quaternary carbon atom with four alkyl groups
  • Secondary carbon atom with a substituent
  • Tertiary carbon atom with three alkyl groups (correct)
  • Primary carbon atom

    • Which physical property of alcohols is influenced by hydrogen bonding?

  • Solubility in water
  • Viscosity (correct)
  • Density
  • Boiling point

    • What is the suffix used in IUPAC nomenclature to indicate an alcohol?

  • -ene
  • -ane
  • -al
  • -ol (correct)

    • What is the product of the combustion reaction of an alcohol?

    <p>CO2 and H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form a compound?

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

    What industry uses alcohols as solvents?

    <p>Pharmaceutical and cosmetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classification of Alcohols

    • Primary (1°) alcohols: The hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a primary carbon atom (one alkyl group).
    • Secondary (2°) alcohols: The hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a secondary carbon atom (two alkyl groups).
    • Tertiary (3°) alcohols: The hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a tertiary carbon atom (three alkyl groups).

    Physical Properties of Alcohols

    • Boiling point: Increases with increasing molecular weight and branching.
    • Solubility: Alcohols are polar, so they are soluble in water and other polar solvents.
    • Viscosity: Alcohols have higher viscosity than corresponding alkanes due to hydrogen bonding.

    Nomenclature of Alcohols

    • IUPAC rules:
      • Parent chain: longest chain with the hydroxyl group.
      • Suffix: -ol replaces the -e ending of the parent alkane.
      • Numbering: starts from the hydroxyl group.
    • Common names: derived from the alkyl group and the suffix -ol.

    Reactions of Alcohols

    • Combustion: Alcohols undergo complete combustion to produce CO2 and H2O.
    • Dehydration: Alcohols lose water to form alkenes.
    • Oxidation: Alcohols are oxidized to aldehydes or ketones.
    • Esterification: Alcohols react with carboxylic acids to form esters.

    Uses of Alcohols

    • Solvents: Alcohols are used as solvents in various industries (pharmaceutical, cosmetic, etc.).
    • Fuels: Alcohols can be used as biofuels or additives to gasoline.
    • Pharmaceuticals: Alcohols are used as active ingredients or excipients in drug formulations.
    • Antiseptics: Alcohols are used as disinfectants and antiseptics.

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    Test your knowledge of alcohols, including their classification, physical properties, nomenclature, reactions, and uses. Topics include IUPAC rules, combustion, dehydration, and more.

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