Methanol is fairly volatile and evaporates quickly if spilled. Methanol is also absorbed quite readily through the skin. If, in the laboratory, methanol accidentally spilled on your clothing, why would it be a serious mistake to just let it evaporate?

Q: How many acids can be obtained from alcohols and aldehydes?

A: Carboxylic acids have formula RCOOH Alcohols-RCH2OH We know alcohols on oxidation using potassium…

Q: What structural characteristic is shared by the aldehydes and the ketones? A) They both are…

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Q: Both aldehydes and ketones contain carbonyl groups. In aldehydes, the carbonyl carbon atom is bonded…

A: Given statements, - Ketones have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar size. - Aldehydes…

Q: Why ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents? On the other hand, covalent compounds are soluble…

A: Ionic compounds are the ones which dissociates into respective ions upon dissolution while organic…

Q: Describe the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone, and indicate how each differs from an…

A: Both aldehydes and ketones are carbonic chemicals containing a carbonyl group. A carbonyl group…

Q: How would you distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol in the laboratory?

A: In a primary (1°) alcohol, the carbon atom that carries the -OH group is only attached to one alkyl…

Q: In the process of fractional distillation, a mixture of hydrocarbons is separated into its fractions…

A: To solve this problem we have to know about fractional distillation process .

Q: For phenol and ether, explain the solubility behavior in water as a function of the relative…

A: Solubility is the property of a substance to form stronger bonds with the solvent particles. More…

Q: If an oxidation reaction occurs with an alcohol, what are you removing and what are you adding to…

A: It is quite necessary to write an example of oxidation process in order to get the question solved.

Q: 2.) Cyclohexanol, C6H12O, boils at a higher temperature than diethylamine, C4H11N. For which of the…

A: Since the cyclohexanol boils at high temperature means at that temperature it's vapor pressure…

Q: What are the Different ways of writing organic reactions ?

A: A chemical reaction represents the transformation of reactants into products. One chemical reaction…

Q: Compare the solubility of ethanol and ethylene glycol in hexane. compare the structures of molecules…

A: Comparing  the solubility of ethanol and ethylene glycol in hexane .

Q: Identify the type of compounds (aldehyde, ketone, alcohol, phenol, ester, etc) shown in the image

A: The given compound is Carboxylic acid.

Q: What is chemical reactions of alcohol?

A: This answer provides a general overview of the chemical reactions of alcohols. It explains…

Q: Alcohols contain which functional group? amine thiol amide hydroxyl

A: Functional group are composed of specific atom or group of atoms which are attached in a compound.…

Q: Why is an acid catalyst needed for the hydration of unsaturated hydrocarbons

A: Unsaturated hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen only and there is a…

Q: 4. The organic starting materials for the preparation of an ester could be C. a ketone and alcohol A…

A: The organic starting materials for the preparation of an ester is by reaction of an acid and alcohol…

Q: Ethanol is the alcohol found in all alcoholic beverages. Dise contained ethane instead of ethanol.…

A: 1. Solution - According to the question - Given - Ethanol is the alcohol found in all alcoholic…

Q: What is the functional group of propanoic acid? How do we know if it's soluble in water or not using…

A: The objective of this question is to identify the functional groups, solubility properties, and…

Q: What is the name of the substance produced when methanol reacts with salicylic acid?

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Q: Which of the following statements is not true about alcohols and phenols? A. Methanol is a common…

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Q: Differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.

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