Alcohols- intro

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  • General formula of C(n)H(2n+1)OH
  • Suffix -ol
  • C-O-H angle is 105 degrees due to the 2 lone pairs
  • In primary alcohols, the -OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to one carbon.
    In secondary alcohols, the -OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to two carbons.
    In tertiary alcohols, the -OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to three carbons.
  • Physical properties
    -OH means that there's hydrogen bonding and therefore higher melting and boiling points
    Soluble in water