What is the general formula for alcohols?

CnH2n+1OH

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What is alcohol's functional group?

OH

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Name the first 4 alcohols.

1 carbon - methanol

2 carbons - ethanol

3 carbons - propanol

4 carbons - butanol

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What are the 4 properties of alcohols?

  1. They are flammable.
  2. They are all soluble in water (with a neutral pH).
  3. They react with sodium to form hydrogen.
  4. They oxidise to form carboxylic acids.

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What are 3 things alcohols are used for?

  1. Alcoholic drinks.
  2. Solvents.
  3. Fuels.

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Which alcohol molecule is used in alcoholic drinks?

Ethanol

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Why are alcohols used as solvents?

They can dissolve lots of different substances, including hydrocarbons, oils, and fats.

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What are the products of the combustion of alcohols?

Combustion of alcohols produces water and carbon dioxide.

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What is the general word equation for the complete combustion of an alcohol?

alcohol + oxygen ➔ carbon dioxide + water

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