Alcohols

• Alcohols are a homologous series
• the general formula of alcohols is CnH2n+1 OH
• All alcohols contain an -OH group
• alcohols are flammable
• alcohols undergo complete combustion in air to produce carbon dioxide and water
• the first four alcohols are all soluble in water
• Alcohols also react with sodium to produce hydrogen
• alcohols can be oxidised to produce a carboxylic acid
• alcohools are used as solvents and fuels
• ethanol is found in alcohlic drinks
• fermentation uses an enzyme in yeast to convert it's sugars to ethanol
• fermentation happens fastest at 37 degrees in a slightly acidic solution under aerobic conditions