7.1.1 - Alcohols— Mono, Di, Tri or Polyhydric alcohols
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What are monohydric alcohols?
💡 Hint: Think about the prefix 'mono'.
List two examples of phenols.
💡 Hint: Phenol is the simplest one.
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What type of alcohol has one hydroxyl group?
💡 Hint: Recall the prefix 'mono'.
True or False: Tertiary alcohols can be oxidized.
💡 Hint: Consider the reaction conditions for oxidation.
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Explain the selective oxidation of primary vs secondary alcohols. Why does one undergo a different reaction than the other?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved in the oxidation and the properties of secondary versus primary alcohols.
Illustrate a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed dehydration of ethanol to ethylene.
💡 Hint: Draw out each step to visualize how the dehydration takes place.
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