ALCOHOLS

 The alcohol functional group is made up of an oxygen atom bonded to a

hydrogen atom.
 This –OH group is known as a hydroxyl group and replaces one hydrogen in the
structure of an alkane.
 The general formula of the alcohol homologous series is C nH2n + 1OH

BOILING POINTS ALCOHOLS

 The position of the hydroxyl group is indicated by a number corresponding to the
position in the carbon chain of the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is
bonded.
 As with all isomers, the carbon atoms are counted from the end closest to the
hydroxil group
 The position of the alcohol functional group influences the ability to form
intermolecular bonds.
10.4.1
Describe, using equations, the complete combustion of alcohols.

10.4.2
Describe, using equations, the oxidation reactions of alcohols
10.4.3
Determine the products formed by the oxidation of primary and secondary
alcohols.