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alcohols

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  • contain the -OH group, also called the hydroxyl group
  • there are three classes of alcohols
  • each class is based on the number of carbons bonded to the carbon with the -OH group attached
  • one other carbon attached - primary 1 degree (ethanol)
  • two other carbons attached - secondary 2 degrees (propanol)
  • three other carbons attached - tertiary 3 degrees
  • H-bonding, Polar, High boiling points
2
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CH3CH2CH2OH

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  • primary

- proponal

3
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CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3

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  • secondary
4
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HOCH2CH2CH2OH

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  • 1,3-Propanediol

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