Rеaction of Alcohols Practice Questions
Q1. What is the primary product formed when 3-methyl-2-butanol undergoes dehydration?
- 2-Methyl-2-butene
- 3-Methyl-1-butene
- 2-Methyl-1-butene
- 3-Methyl-2-butene
Q2. Which of the following reagents is commonly used in the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes?
- PCC (Pyridinium chlorochromate)
- NaBH4 (Sodium borohydride)
- H2SO4 (Sulfuric acid)
- KMnO4 (Potassium permanganate)
Q3. What is the major product obtained when 2-propanol reacts with concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the presence of zinc chloride (ZnCl2)?
- Isopropyl chloride
- Acetone
- Propene
- Isopropyl bromide
Q4. Which of the following alcohols is most likely to undergo an esterification reaction with acetic acid?
- 1-butanol
- 2-butanol
- 3-methyl-2-butanol
- 2-methyl-2-propanol
Rеaction of Alcohols – Equations, Examples, Uses
Alcohols are a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group attached to a carbon atom. Alcohols undergo various reactions such as oxidation, reduction, esterification , dehydration, substitution reaction to yield various compounds which are of important use.
In this article, we’re going to look into the reactions of alcohols along with their chemical equations and understand their applications for various uses.
Table of Content
- What is Alcohols in Chemistry?
- Common Reactions of Alcohols
- Acid-Catalyzed Reactions of Alcohols
- Alcohols in Organic Synthesis
- Special Cases and Reactions of Phenols
- Uses of Alcohol Reactions