Chemical Properties of Alcohols

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Chemical Properties of Alcohols: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Chemical Properties of Alcohols, Alcohols as Nucleophiles, Reaction of Alcohol with Ethylene Oxide & Reaction of Alcohol with NaNH2 etc.

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Alcohols

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An organic compound A has the molecular formula C8H16O2. It gets hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric acid and gives a carboxylic acid B and an alcohol C. Oxidation of C with chromic acid also produced B. C on dehydration reaction gives D. Identify A, B, C and D?

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Aldol reaction is used as one of the step for which of the following conversions :

(i) Ethanol to 3-hydroxybutanal

(ii) Benzaldehyde to Benzophenone

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Acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes except ethene leads to the formation of

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The main product of the following reactions is

C6H5CH2CHOHCH(CH3)2Conc. H2SO4       ?

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During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with concentrated  H2SO4 the initiation step is –

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Select the correct configuration for product.

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In the given elimination reactions which can be taken as example(s) of regioselective but not stereo selective

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Complete the following reaction sequences by writing structural formulae by writing organic compounds A, B and C.

a. 2-bromobutaneAlc. KOHABr2BNaNH2Cb. Isopropyl alcoholPBr3/DNH3 excessE

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Question Image Major product obtained in the reaction is:

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Consider the following transformation

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The intermediate that can not be formed during this transformation is

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Consider the following reaction

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The major product is

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Choose the correct option for the given reaction.

CH3 CH2OH Ethanol + NaNH2  A+NH3

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When alcohol is treated with sodium amide, _____ gas is formed in this reaction.

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How ether can be prepared by the reaction of sodium amide?

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Write the reaction of alcohol with sodamide.

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Describe the formation of protonated alocohol.

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Ethoxide ion is a stronger base than hydroxide ion.

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Why does alcohol not react with sodium hydroxide?

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Which of the following conversion explains the acidic nature of alcohols?

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The final product obtained by the reaction between alcohol and phosphorus pentachloride is: