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What type of alcohol is represented by the structure R-C-OH with one alkyl group?
What type of alcohol is represented by the structure R-C-OH with one alkyl group?
- Tertiary alcohol
- Primary alcohol (correct)
- Quaternary alcohol
- Secondary alcohol
Which compound is classified as a glycol?
Which compound is classified as a glycol?
- Ethanol
- Propylen glycol (correct)
- Butanol
- Methanol
Which of the following is a phenol?
Which of the following is a phenol?
- Cholesterol
- Resorcinol (correct)
- Acetone
- Ethanol
What is the general structure of an ester?
What is the general structure of an ester?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of glycerol?
Which of the following is NOT a property of glycerol?
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Study Notes
Classification of Alcohols
- Primary alcohols have the general formula R-CHâ‚‚OH
- Secondary alcohols have the general formula R-C(OH)R
- Tertiary alcohols have the general formula R-C(OH)Râ‚‚
Multiple Hydroxyl Alcohols Equations
- Ethylene glycol: CHâ‚‚CHâ‚‚(OH)â‚‚
- Propylene glycol: CH₃CHCH₂(OH)₂
- Glycerol: CH₂CHCH₂(OH)₃
Phenols
- Phenol (carbolic acid)
- Ortho-cresol
- Methyl cresol
- Para-cresol
Esters
- Structure of esters: R-OR
- Structure of phenyl alkyl ethers: R-O-Ar
- Structure of diaryl ethers: Ar-O-Ar
- Where R is an alkyl group and Ar is an aromatic ring
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