Practice Nomenclature (7.2) - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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Question 1.
What are the three classifications of alcohols based on hydroxyl groups?
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Think about how many -OH groups are present.
Question 2.
Name the simplest alcohol.
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It's derived from methane.
3Question 3.
What is the IUPAC name for ethanol?
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Consider the main alcohol name.
4Question 4.
True or False: Alcohols can undergo dehydration to form ethers.
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Think about the process of losing water.
Question 5.
Design a compound that is both a phenol and an ether. Describe its structure and properties.
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Think of how each functional group will interact.
Question 6.
Predict the products and mechanisms of the following reaction: CH3OH + HBr.
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Consider the reactivity of the alcohol with the acid.

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