Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids and Esters

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What function group do Alcohols have?
They ALWAYS end in O-H
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What is the general formula for an Alcohol?
Cn H2n+1 OH
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Alcohols are a Homologous series, what does this mean?
Homologous - A group of chemicals that all have the same General formula and have very similiar properties
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When an Alcohol and Sodium react , what is given off?
Hydrogen gas
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What is released when an Alcohol is burnt?
They release Carbon Dioxide and Water
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Give one way of forming a Carboxylic Acid?
A mildly Oxidising Agent to turn an Alcohol into a Carboxylic Acid
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What's the Carboxylic Acid in fruits such as oranges?
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
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What is a useful Carboxylic Acid?
Ethanoic acid (found in Vinegar)
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What is the function group for Carboxylic Acids?
It is C-O-O-H
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How is an Ester formed?
Reacting an Alcohol and a Carboxylic Acid
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What is the Function group for an Ester?
It is -C-O-O-
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When naming an Ester, how do you choose the name?
The first part of the name is ALWAYS the Alcohol used, and the Second part of the name comes from the Carboxylic Acid used
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The reaction between an Alcohol and a Carboxylic Acid can be catalysed by what?
A concentrated Acid (e.g. Sulphuric Acid)
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How are Esters used in Industry?
Through Perfumes and Artificial Food Flavourings
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Give an Advantage of producing Esters through a reaction, rather than extracting them from Fruit
It is quicker to produce the Ester in a reaction , than to extract it
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What is the general formula for an Alcohol?

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Cn H2n+1 OH

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Alcohols are a Homologous series, what does this mean?

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When an Alcohol and Sodium react , what is given off?

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What is released when an Alcohol is burnt?

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