3.3.5
Alcohols
Comprehensive study resources and revision notes on alcohol chemistry.
Classification and Reactions
Learn how to classify alcohols as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Explore their combustion, and compare industrial production methods: fermentation vs hydration of ethene.
→Oxidation of Alcohols
Study the oxidation pathways of primary and secondary alcohols using acidified potassium dichromate(VI). Contrast distillation and reflux setups, and understand tertiary alcohol resistance.
→Dehydration and Substitution
Investigate the acid-catalysed elimination of water to form alkenes, substitution reactions to form halogenoalkanes, and esterification pathways.
→Exam Practice
MCQs and structured questions with AQA mark scheme answers.
→Flashcards
Review key definitions and concepts with interactive flashcards.