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What are three ways alcohols can be classified?
What is a primary alcohol?
A carbon atom directly attached to the hydroxyl group is not directly attached to any other carbon atoms or is directly attached to only one carbon atom.
What is a secondary alcohol?
A compound where the carbon atom directly attached to the hydroxyl group is directly attached to two other carbon atoms.
What is a tertiary alcohol?
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What type of alcohol is shown below? (image reference required)
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Look at the molecule below. What is the classification of this molecule? (image reference required)
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What type of alcohol is shown below? (image reference required)
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Study Notes
Classification of Alcohols
- Three primary classifications of alcohols: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Primary Alcohols
- Characterized by a carbon atom directly attached to the hydroxyl group (–OH) that is connected to no other carbon atoms or only one carbon atom.
Secondary Alcohols
- Defined as compounds where the carbon atom attached to the hydroxyl group is directly connected to two other carbon atoms.
Tertiary Alcohols
- In this classification, the carbon atom connected to the hydroxyl group is bonded to three other carbon atoms.
Practice Questions
- Examples of identifying the type of alcohol based on structural representations:
- Molecule examples include various instances classified as tertiary, primary, or secondary alcohols.
- Different visual representations need to be analyzed to determine the correct classification based on the attachment of carbon atoms to the one linked to the hydroxyl group.
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This quiz covers the classification of alcohols in chemistry, focusing on primary, secondary, and tertiary types. It includes definitions and characteristics of each classification to help students understand their differences. Ideal for CHEM 1113 students preparing for exams.
