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Alcohols contain the functional group -OH
A functional group is a group of atoms or bonds that would change the reativity of a hydrocarbon molecule.
e.g
H H
l l
H --- C ---- C ---OH
l l
H H The name of the alcohol compound is dictated by-
a) the number of carbon atoms
b) the ending (which for alcohols is always -ol)
thus the molecule above left is ethanol (Ethan for 2 carbons, + ol)
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Water and esters are the products of reaction between alcohols and?
Water and esters are the products of the reaction between alcohols and carboxylic acids. This reaction is known as esterification. Alcohols react with carboxylic acids in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an ester and water as byproducts.
Why do alcohols have lower boiling points than the corresponding carboxylic acids?
Alcohols have low power Vander woals bonds.Carboxilic acids have Hydrogen bonds as inter molecular bonds.
Are alcohols soluble in petroleum ether?
Alcohols are generally not soluble in petroleum ether, as petroleum ether is a nonpolar solvent, while alcohols are polar due to their hydroxyl (-OH) groups. The polar nature of alcohols makes them more soluble in polar solvents like water or alcohols themselves. However, some lower molecular weight alcohols may exhibit limited solubility in petroleum ether due to their hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains. Overall, the solubility of alcohols in petroleum ether is quite low.
What functional groups are associated with a dehydration reaction?
Dehydration reactions typically involve functional groups that can form or break bonds by the loss of water (H₂O). Commonly, alcohols (-OH) and amines (-NH₂) participate in these reactions, forming ethers or amides, respectively. Additionally, carboxylic acids (-COOH) can react with alcohols to form esters through a dehydration synthesis. Overall, the key functional groups are alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids.
Are fats acid ketones ethers esters or alcohols?
Fats are esters of fatty acids and glycerin (propane-1,2,3-triol).
What hydrocarbons are acids and alcohols?
None - hydrocarbons are chemically different than acids and alcohols
Are alcohols acids or bases?
Alcohols are neither acids nor bases. They are a type of organic compound that do not exhibit acidic or basic properties.
Which is more volatile alcohols or organic acids?
Alcohols are typically more volatile than organic acids because alcohols have lower molecular weights and fewer functional groups that contribute to volatility. Organic acids have additional functional groups, such as carboxylic acid groups, that tend to reduce their volatility compared to alcohols.
The alcohols are organic equivalents of inorganic what?
Acids
Water and esters are the products of reaction between alcohols and?
Water and esters are the products of the reaction between alcohols and carboxylic acids. This reaction is known as esterification. Alcohols react with carboxylic acids in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an ester and water as byproducts.
What are some solvents?
vinegar water alcohols acids
Can LiAlH4 reduce carboxylic acids?
Yes, LiAlH4 can reduce carboxylic acids to alcohols.
Why do alcohols have lower boiling points than the corresponding carboxylic acids?
Alcohols have low power Vander woals bonds.Carboxilic acids have Hydrogen bonds as inter molecular bonds.
Why alcohols do not react with NaOH?
Alcohols do not typically react with NaOH (sodium hydroxide) because alcohols are weak acids and NaOH is a strong base. The reaction between alcohols and NaOH would result in deprotonation of the alcohol, forming an alkoxide ion. However, this reaction is generally slow and inefficient due to the weak acidic nature of alcohols. Additionally, alcohols are poor nucleophiles, further hindering their reactivity with NaOH.
Are alcohols acidic or basic in nature?
Alcohols are slightly acidic in nature due to the presence of the hydroxyl group, which can donate a proton in certain conditions.
Can an alcohol be an acid or base?
Alcohols can react as acids but also as bases.
Is aggressive to metals?
Sources of protons, water, acids in particular, alcohols
