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Boiling Points of Alcohols
Alcohols
contain polar OH
groups.
form hydrogen bonds
with other alcohol
molecules.
have higher boiling
points than alkanes and
ethers of similar mass.
2
Boiling Points of Ethers
Ethers
do not have a polar
group.
have an O atom,
but there is no H
attached.
cannot form
hydrogen bonds
between ether
molecules.
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Solubility of Alcohols and Ethers in
Water
Alcohols and ethers
are more soluble in water than alkanes because the
oxygen atom can hydrogen bond with water.
with 1-4 C atoms are soluble, but not with 5 or more
C atoms.
4
Comparing Solubility and Boiling
Points
Molar Boiling Soluble
Compound Mass Point (C) in Water?
Alkane CH3CH2CH3 44 -42 No
5
Reactivity of Alkanes vs. Alcohols
7
Reduction of
hydrocarbons vs. their oxidation
OH
CH3OH
Partially Oxidized
8
Solubility of Phenol
Phenol
is soluble in water.
has a hydroxyl group that ionizes slightly (weak acid).
is corrosive and irritating to skin.
OH O-
+ H2O + H3O+