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Classifying Alcohols
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What is the functional group that defines alcohols?

Hydroxyl group (OH-OH)

What is the general formula for alcohols?

CnH2n+1OHC_nH_{2n+1}OH

How many main types are alcohols classified into?

Three

What determines the classification of an alcohol?

Carbon with OH-OH & no. of R groups

To how many other carbons is the OH-OH carbon connected in a primary alcohol?

One or none

What is the general structure of a primary alcohol?

RCH2OHRCH_2OH

To how many other carbons is the OH-OH carbon connected in a secondary alcohol?

Two

What is the general structure of a tertiary alcohol?

R3COHR_3COH

What type of alcohol is ethanol (CH3CH2OHCH_3CH_2OH)?

Primary

What type of alcohol is propan-2-ol (CH3CH(OH)CH3CH_3CH(OH)CH_3)?

Secondary

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