12.2 Properties of Alcohols LEARNING GOAL: Describe the classification of alcohols and describe the solubility of alcohols in water.
12.9 Classify each of the following alcohols as primary (1), secondary (2), or tertiary (3):
a. CH3CH2OH
b. CH3CH(OH)CH3
c. CH3CH2CH2OH
Methanol is soluble in water, but butane is only slightly soluble.
12.14 Give an explanation for each of the following observations:
a. Ethanol is soluble in water, but propane is not.
b. Propanol is soluble in water, but 1-hexanol is not.
12.10 Classify each of the following alcohols as primary (1), secondary (2), or tertiary (3):
a. CH3OH
b. CH3CH2OH
c. CH3CH2CH2OH
d. CH3CH2CH2CH2OH