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Alcohols

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Total cards: 13•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Give the conditions required for fermentation

Back (Answer)

yeast, 40oC temperature, 3 days

#2
Front (Question)

What is the formula for propanol

Back (Answer)

C3H7OH

#3
Front (Question)

What is the formula for ethanol

Back (Answer)

C2H5OH

#4
Front (Question)

Give the product of the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid. Name the type of compound formed

Back (Answer)

ethyl ethanoate (an ester)

#5
Front (Question)

What is the functional group for an alcohol

Back (Answer)

OH

#6
Front (Question)

Give the products of the complete combustion of an alcohol

Back (Answer)

carbon dioxide + water vapour

#7
Front (Question)

Name the compound CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

Back (Answer)

butanol

#8
Front (Question)

Give the formula of the product of the oxidation of CH3CH2OH

Back (Answer)

CH3COOH (ethanoic acid)

#9
Front (Question)

The formation of a polyester involves the loss of what small molecule?

Back (Answer)

water

#10
Front (Question)

Give the product when an alcohol is oxidised

Back (Answer)

ethanoic acid

#11
Front (Question)

Give two uses for alcohols

Back (Answer)

solvents & in drinks

#12
Front (Question)

What type of polymer is formed between a di-alcohol and a di-carbolylic acid

Back (Answer)

polyester

#13
Front (Question)

Give the product when ethanol reacts with sodium metal

Back (Answer)

sodium ethoxide + hydrogen gas