The Smallest Alcohols

Chemistry: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 7.2.6

The 4 Smallest Alcohols

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

Methanol

Methanol

  • The formula for methanol is CH3OH.
Ethanol

Ethanol

  • The formula for ethanol is CH3CH2OH.
Propanol

Propanol

  • The formula for propanol is CH3CH2CH2OH.
Butanol

Butanol

  • The formula for butanol is CH3CH2CH2CH2OH.

Test yourself on The Smallest Alcohols

  • How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of butanol, CH3CH2CH2CH2OH?

  • Propanol has the formula CH3CH2CH2OH and methanol has the formula CH3OH. How many more carbon atoms does propanol have than methanol?

  • What are the 4 smallest alcohols?

  • Which alcohol is bigger?

  • Alcohol Molecules

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