Organic Chemistry: Phenols in Health Sciences
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What distinguishes phenols from alcohols?

  • They are slightly acidic in water (correct)
  • They have a sweet smell
  • They react with aqueous sodium chloride
  • They are colorless compounds

    • Which compound is a safer phenolic antiseptic than phenol?

  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Phenol
  • 4-hexylresorcinol (correct)
  • Resorcinol

    • What is the distinctive odor of phenol?

  • Floral smell
  • Hospital smell (correct)
  • Sweet smell
  • Garlic-like smell

    • How do phenols react with aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

    <p>To form salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the toxic effect of phenol on humans?

    <p>It can cause severe burns when applied to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hydrocarbon contains at least one C=C double bond?

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

    What is the distinguishing feature of alkanes among other aliphatic hydrocarbons?

    <p>Form only single covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes carbon unique compared to other elements in forming molecules?

    <p>Capability to form stable covalent bonds with a variety of atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of elements in hydrocarbons?

    <p>Carbon and hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of chemistry deals with the study of carbon compounds?

    <p>Organic chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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