7.5 - Some Commercially Important Alcohols
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What is the characteristic functional group of alcohols?
💡 Hint: Look for what defines an alcohol structurally.
Name one common use for phenols.
💡 Hint: Think about where we might use disinfectants.
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Which of the following correctly classifies alcohols?
💡 Hint: Think of the different types mentioned earlier.
True or False: Alcohols are more acidic than phenols.
💡 Hint: Refer to the structural differences.
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How can you synthesize phenol from benzene? Provide the reaction steps.
💡 Hint: Think about the reagents connecting benzene and phenol.
Compare the reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols in dehydration reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of carbocations in reactions.
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