Alcohols (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the defining feature of alcohols?
What is the defining feature of alcohols?
Hydroxyl group (OH)
How can alcohols be identified in their names?
How can alcohols be identified in their names?
'ol' ending (e.g., ethanol)
What are alcohols with two hydroxyl groups called?
What are alcohols with two hydroxyl groups called?
Diols
What are alcohols with three hydroxyl groups called?
What are alcohols with three hydroxyl groups called?
Triols
What is the general formula for alcohols?
What is the general formula for alcohols?
What is the molecular formula of butanol, which has four carbon atoms?
What is the molecular formula of butanol, which has four carbon atoms?
What is the molecular formula of methanol?
What is the molecular formula of methanol?
What is the molecular formula of ethanol?
What is the molecular formula of ethanol?
What is the molecular formula of propanol?
What is the molecular formula of propanol?
In the formula , what does R represent?
In the formula , what does R represent?
A hydrocarbon chain
What structural difference exists between consecutive alcohols?
What structural difference exists between consecutive alcohols?
Number of units
How do alcohols differ in properties despite having the same functional group?
How do alcohols differ in properties despite having the same functional group?
Physical properties vary, chemical similar