Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Preparation, properties, reactions; identification and uses of common alcohols and phenols.
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Phenol reacts with bromine water at room temperature to give a white precipitate. The product formed is:
Q2 · Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · MEDIUM
An alcohol (X) with molecular formula C4H10O on oxidation with acidified potassium dichromate gives a compound (Y) which does not reduce Fehling's solution. The alcohol (X) is:
Q3 · Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · MEDIUM
Ethanol is industrially prepared by the hydration of ethene. The catalyst used in this process and the typical temperature required are:
Q4 · Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · HARD
Which of the following ethers will give methanol and a secondary alcohol on cleavage with hot concentrated HI?
Q5 · Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · MEDIUM
When ethanol is heated with concentrated H₂SO₄ at 443 K, the major product formed is: