Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Alcohols, Esters and Carboxylic Acids, Exercise 12: EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

Pentan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, and 2-methylpropan-2-ol are alcohols. 

For each one:    give its molecular formula            

Pentan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, and 2-methylpropan-2-ol are alcohols. 

For each one:     give its structural formula                  

Pentan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, and 2-methylpropan-2-ol are alcohols.     

For each one:    state whether it is a primary, secondary or tertiary alcohol.              

Pentan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, and 2-methylpropan-2-ol are alcohols. 

   Two of the alcohols in this question are isomers of each other. Identify which two and identify the type of isomerism, they show.          

Write a balanced chemical equation for  the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

Making ethanol using ethene as feedstock. Include the formula of the catalyst used.      

Write a balanced chemical equation for the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

The complete combustion of ethanol in oxygen.             

Write a balanced chemical equation for the following process. Structural or displayed formulae should be used for all organic substances.

The reaction of ethanoic acid with ethanol. Name the catalyst used, the type of reaction, and the products.       

Primary and secondary alcohols can be oxidised by heating with a mixture of potassium dichromate(VI) and dilute sulfuric(VI) acid.
■ A primary alcohol can be oxidised to two different products, depending on the conditions used.
■ A secondary alcohol forms one product when oxidised.
■ Tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidised.

Why are tertiary alcohols resistant to oxidation?