Overview
Relating the structure of alkanes to that of alkanols Identify -OH as the functional group in alkanols The polar nature of alcohols and its effect on the solubility substances. Determining the solubility of common materials in water and alcohols. Identifying di, tri and polyhydroxy compounds by their structures and name them appropriately
What you'll learn
- Types and properties of alkanols
- Preparation and properties of alkanols
- Industrial production of alkanols by fermentation
- Etherification
- Uses of alkanols