Alcohols (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What functional group defines alcohols?
What functional group defines alcohols?
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
What is the general formula for a simple alcohol?
What is the general formula for a simple alcohol?
What is the molecular formula of methanol?
What is the molecular formula of methanol?
How many carbon atoms does ethanol contain?
How many carbon atoms does ethanol contain?
Two
In a primary alcohol, how many carbons bond to the -OH carbon?
In a primary alcohol, how many carbons bond to the -OH carbon?
One other carbon
What defines a secondary alcohol?
What defines a secondary alcohol?
-OH on carbon bonded to 2 other carbons
What type of alcohol is 2-methylpropan-2-ol?
What type of alcohol is 2-methylpropan-2-ol?
Tertiary alcohol
Which alcohol is safe for human consumption in alcoholic drinks?
Which alcohol is safe for human consumption in alcoholic drinks?
Ethanol only
What is methylated spirits?
What is methylated spirits?
Ethanol mixed with methanol
What harmful substance does methanol form in the body?
What harmful substance does methanol form in the body?
Formic acid or formate salts