Chemistry in Context

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ISBN: 9780073522975

Author: American Chemical Society

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Consider these three alcohols: methanol, ethanol, and n-propanol (the straight-chain isomer).

a. These compounds all contain a common functional group. Name it.
b. These compounds all are flammable. Give names and chemical formulas for the products.
c. Predict which one of these compounds has the lowest boiling point. Explain your reasoning.
d. The chemical structure of one of these compounds is somewhat similar to glycerol. Which one and why?

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