Alcohols And Phenols
Chapter Name : Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_11_04_12 |
Topic Name : Alcohols And Phenols |
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Sub Topic Name : Reactions Of Phenols |
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Introduction
Bond-dissociation energy (BDE) or D0, is one measure of the strength in a chemical bond. It is defined as the standard enthalpy change when a bond is cleaved by homolysis, [1] with reactants and products of the homolysis reaction at 0 K (absolute zero).
Pre-Requisites:
Alcohols And Phenols
Activity:
Wine.
Real Life Question:
What is esterification?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Phenols | Phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (—OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. |
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:
Phenolate anions (deriving from phenols by the loss of H+) can act as ligands towards metal cations.
What you learn in Practice:
Reaction of naphtols and hydrazines and sodium bisulfite in the Bucherer carbazole synthesis.