7.2.4

Alcohols

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Alcohols

Alcohols have the following features:

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Functional group

  • The functional group of alcohols is a hydroxyl group (-OH).
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General formula

  • The homologous series of alcohols have the general formula CnH2n+1OH.

The 4 Smallest Alcohols

The smallest 4 alcohols, in ascending (increasing) size order, are:

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Methanol

  • The formula for methanol is CH3OH.
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Ethanol

  • The formula for ethanol is CH3CH2OH.
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Propanol

  • The formula for propanol is CH3CH2CH2OH.
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Butanol

  • The formula for butanol is CH3CH2CH2CH2OH.

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