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What defines an alcohol?
Think about the functional group involved.
Name a common example of a dihydric alcohol.
What about antifreeze solutions?
Which of the following compounds contains a hydroxyl group?
Look for the –OH in the formula.
True or False: Ethers are generally more soluble in water than alcohols.
Think about the hydrogen bonds that alcohols form.
Explain how increasing the number of hydroxyl groups in an alcohol affects its boiling point and solubility.
Think about the interactions and forces within liquids.
Discuss the implications of resonance on the acidity of phenols compared to simple alcohols.
Focus on the role of the aromatic system.
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