Chem 2, Unit 2/3 - Alcohols

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What are alcohols in organic chemistry?

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Alcohols are organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

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How do alcohols behave in inorganic chemistry reactions?

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Alcohols act as bases in inorganic chemistry reactions.

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What is the significance of comparing different alcohols?

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Comparing different alcohols helps to understand their uses and characteristics.

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What is ethanol commonly used for?

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Ethanol is used in the preparation of ether and chloroform.

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What is the molecular formula of Hexanol (Hexyl Alcohol)?

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C6H14O.

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What is the general formula for alcohols?

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The general formula for alcohols is CnH2n+1OH.

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What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols?

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Primary alcohols have one alkyl group attached to the carbon with the -OH group, secondary alcohols have two, and tertiary alcohols have three.

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What is the boiling point trend of alcohols compared to alkanes?

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Alcohols generally have higher boiling points than alkanes due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is the role of alcohols in fermentation?

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Alcohols, particularly ethanol, are produced during fermentation, a process where sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by yeast.

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What is a common reaction of alcohols?

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Alcohols can undergo dehydration to form alkenes.