9.3 - Functional Groups
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What is a functional group?
💡 Hint: Think about what defines an organic molecule.
Name a common property of alcohols.
💡 Hint: Consider the presence of the -OH group.
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What is the functional group of alcohols?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes alcohols unique among organic compounds.
True or False: Ketones can be easily oxidized to carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the stability of ketone structures.
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Design an experiment to demonstrate the reaction of a haloalkane with a nucleophile. Include reagents, conditions, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider the nucleophiles that are commonly used in demonstrations.
Construct a mechanism for the oxidation of a primary alcohol into an aldehyde. Discuss the reagents and the role of the oxidizing agent.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the oxidizing agent interacts with the alcohol.
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