Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define an alcohol.
π‘ Hint: Think about the functional group present in alcohols.
Question 2
Easy
What does the '-ol' suffix represent in organic nomenclature?
π‘ Hint: Consider how we name compounds based on their functional groups.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the functional group present in alcohols?
- -OH
- -COOH
- -NH2
π‘ Hint: Think about what makes alcohol different from other organic compounds.
Question 2
True or False: A tertiary alcohol can be oxidized to a ketone.
- True
- False
π‘ Hint: Consider the bonding structure of tertiary alcohols.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Predict the products of the following reaction: 1-butanol reacts with PCl3. What would be the final products?
π‘ Hint: Consider the substitution reaction mechanism.
Question 2
Provide a mechanism for the dehydration of ethanol to form ethene. Describe each step involved.
π‘ Hint: Focus on the role of the acid in protonating the alcohol.
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