Aliphatic compound Homologous series Type of reaction(s) addition/substitution/redox Propan-1-ol     Propan-2-ol     2-methylpropan-2-ol     Ethanal     Propanone

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides
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Problem 11.41P: Aldehydes and ketones react with one molecule of an alcohol to form compounds called hemiacetals, in...
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In this task you will compare the chemical properties of alcohols and carbonyl compounds.

  1. Complete the table below.

Aliphatic compound

Homologous series

Type of reaction(s) addition/substitution/redox

Propan-1-ol

 

 

Propan-2-ol

 

 

2-methylpropan-2-ol

 

 

Ethanal

 

 

Propanone

 

 

 

2. Describe the similarities and differences in the chemical reactions between alcohols and carbonyl compounds. Include reaction equations.

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