Practice Uses Of Alcohols, Phenols, And Ethers (15) - Chapter 11: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

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Question 1.
What is an alcohol?
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Think about compounds like ethanol.
Question 2.
Give one use of phenol.
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Consider its use in disinfectants.
3Question 3.
What is the primary use of ethanol?
- Fuel
- Plastic
- Anesthetic
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Think about what you can use to power some cars.
4Question 4.
Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.
- True
- False
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Consider how the structure affects acidity.
Question 5.
Examine the role of alcohols in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Discuss two specific examples where alcohols are utilized.
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Think about how alcohols can connect to other functional groups.
Question 6.
Critique the advantages and disadvantages of using ethers as anesthetics compared to modern alternatives.
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Consider what properties make a good anesthetic.

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