7.4.1 - Preparation of Alcohols
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What is the general structure of an alcohol?
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group of alcohols.
What is the IUPAC name for methanol?
💡 Hint: Remember how to name simple alcohols.
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What is the process called when alkenes are converted into alcohols using water?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with alkenes.
True or False: Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of phenols.
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Explain the different reactions of alcohols when treated with sulfuric acid compared to phenols.
💡 Hint: Analyze the structural differences and functional group reactivity.
Discuss the industrial significance of cumene as a precursor in phenol synthesis. How is cumene transformed into phenol?
💡 Hint: Explore the steps in the industrial process and why phenol is important.
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