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Chapter 10.4: Reaction of Alcohols with Active Metals
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#1
Front (Question)
What forms when alcohols react with Li, Na, K, or other active metals?
Back (Answer)
• Alcohols react with Li, Na, K, and other active metals to liberate hydrogen and form metal alkoxides
#2
Front (Question)
How do you name a metal alkoxide?
Back (Answer)
• To name a metal alkoxide, name the cation first, followed by the name of the anion. o The name of the anion is derived from the prefix showing the number of carbon atoms and their arrangement followed by the suffix -oxide
#3
Front (Question)
How do you form metal alkoxides from alcohols?
Back (Answer)
• Alcohols react with Li, Na, K, and other active metals to liberate hydrogen and form metal alkoxides