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CHE 008B A01 SS1 2025 Lecture 1 - Alcohol Structure and Properties

Multiple choice

Which of the following is true about an alcohol? (select all that apply)

Options

A.they generally have relatively low boiling points

B.they are moderately water soluble

C.they are OH bonded to an sp3 carbon

D.they are OH bonded to an sp2 carbon

E.they cannot form hydrogen bonds

F.they have an acidic H

G.a primary alcohol is bonded to a -CH2- carbon

H.none of these are true

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Let’s break down each option in turn and consider what is generally true for alcohols. Option 1: they generally have relatively low boiling points - This is not correct. Alcohols typically have relatively high boiling points compared to hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight because they can form hydrogen bonds between molecules. So the statement as written (generally low boiling points) is false. Option 2: they are moderately water soluble - This is often true for small to mid-sized alcohols. The ......Login to view full explanation

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