Tetrahedral Carbon Compounds (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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What defines a chloroalkane?
What defines a chloroalkane?
H replaced by Cl in alkane
What is the molecular formula of trichloromethane?
What is the molecular formula of trichloromethane?
Are chloroalkanes soluble in water?
Are chloroalkanes soluble in water?
No, not soluble in water
What is a main use of chloroalkanes?
What is a main use of chloroalkanes?
Solvents for oil and grease removal
What is a functional group?
What is a functional group?
Atom/group determining properties
What is the functional group in alcohols?
What is the functional group in alcohols?
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
How is propan-2-ol classified?
How is propan-2-ol classified?
Secondary alcohol
Why do alcohols have higher boiling points than alkanes?
Why do alcohols have higher boiling points than alkanes?
Due to hydrogen bonding
In alcohols, what charge does the H in -OH have?
In alcohols, what charge does the H in -OH have?
Slightly positive ()
What happens to alcohol solubility as chain length increases?
What happens to alcohol solubility as chain length increases?
Decreases in water
Why are larger alcohols less water-soluble?
Why are larger alcohols less water-soluble?
Non-polar chain dominates
Which is an application of ethanol?
Which is an application of ethanol?
Solvent in perfumes