2 - Nomenclature
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Define an alcohol and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of a common alcoholic beverage.
What does phenol consist of?
💡 Hint: Recall its formula.
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What is the name of the alcohol with the formula CH₃CH₂OH?
💡 Hint: Think about common drinks that contain this compound.
Phenol is less acidic than alcohols. True or False?
💡 Hint: Remember the structural differences between the two.
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Identify and explain the differences in naming between dihydric and trihydric alcohols with examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the prefix 'di-' and 'tri-' regarding the number of hydroxyl groups.
Create two different substituted phenol names based on the same parent compound. Explain how the differences in position affect their names.
💡 Hint: Use the prefixes ortho, meta, and para for your answer.
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