Alcohols And Phenols
Chapter Name : Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_11_04_08 |
Topic Name : Alcohols And Phenols |
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Sub Topic Name : Physical Properties |
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Introduction
An alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-O H) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms.
Pre-Requisites:
Alcohols And Phenols
Activity:
Wine.
Real Life Question:
What are the applications of alcohol?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Alcohol | An alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-O H) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Alcohol | Alcohol is often used as a preservative for specimens in the fields of science and medicine. |
Real life uses :
Alcoholic beverages.
Places to visit :
Pharmacy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Alcoholic beverage | An alcoholic beverage is a drink and psychoactive drug containing ethyl alcohol which is commonly referred to as ethanol. |
What you learn in Theory:
Alcohols and phenols consist of two parts, an alkyl/aryl group and a hydroxyl group. The properties of alcohols and phenols are due to the OH group.
What you learn in Practice:
The –OH group in alcohols and phenols contain hydrogen bonded to an electronegative oxygen atom. Therefore, it is capable of forming hydrogen bond.