Questions on alcohols

The --OH group in alcohols means that H bonding occurs between the molecules. This is the reason that..

alcohols have higher melting and boiling points than alkenes.

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What class of alcohol is propan-2-ol?

Secondary

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The key step in fermentation is a process called

anaerobic respiration

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The catalyst in making ethanol from crude oil is

Phosphoric acid

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What are primary alcohols oxidised into

aldehyde

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What are the two products formed in combustion of alcohols

CO2(g) + H2O(l)

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What is the general formula for alcohols?

C(n)H(2n+1)OH

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In fermentation what is the ideal temperature?

35 degrees

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What class of alcohol is propan-2-ol?

Secondary

The key step in fermentation is a process called

The catalyst in making ethanol from crude oil is

What are primary alcohols oxidised into

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