Smallest Alcohols
Chemistry: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 11.6.2
The 4 Smallest Alcohols
The smallest 4 alcohols, in ascending (increasing) size order, are:
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.
Test yourself on 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