Commercially Important Alcohols and Phenols

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Commercially Important Alcohols and Phenols: Overview

In this topic, we will learn how alcohols and phenols are commercially important. It discusses the uses of methanol and ethanol in different sectors. It also includes the application of phenols in medicines, manufacturing units and preservation.

Important Questions on Commercially Important Alcohols and Phenols

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The compound synthesised from peppermint oil is known as _____.

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Menthol is used medicinally in ointments, cough drops, and nasal inhalers which is either manmade or made from the extracts of _____.

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How does menthol used commercially?

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Identify the products AB and C of the following reaction:

CH3CH2CH2OH433 Kcon.H2SO4       A  HBr      CH3CHBrCH3-KBr   aq.KOH     BK2Cr2O7             CH3COCH3H2O/H+CH3MgBrC

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Write an example for a reaction in which a secondary alcohol is converted into a tertiary alcohol.

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Identify the products A and B of the following reaction:

CH3CHOHCH3K2Cr2O7      A  CH3MgBr      CH3COMgBrCH32-MgOHBr  H2O    B

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How do you convert Propan-1-ol to Propan-2-ol?

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Identify the products A and B of the following reaction:

CH3CH2CH2OH433 Kcon.H2SO4       A  HBr      CH3CHBrCH3-KBr   aq.KOH     B

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Mention the harmful effects of methanol.

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Give the harmful effects of methanol.

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The methanol is more harmful to human.

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The methylated spirit contains _____.

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Acetoxy benzoic acid is commonly known as

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Name the following compound: CH3OH

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Acetoxy benzoic acid is commonly known as

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With which of the following, CH3COCl reacts to give aspirin?

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The final product Y is medicine. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Y?

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Aspirin is an acetylation product of