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Alcohols

Revise Alcohols in Organic Chemistry for GCSE Chemistry with 22 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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One Group That Changes Everything

Introduction 2

The Alcohol Family Structure

Deep Dive 3

How the -OH Group Determines Properties

How It Works 4

Production Methods for Ethanol

Practical 5

Fermentation vs Hydration Comparison

Comparison 6

Reactions of Alcohols

Deep Dive 7

Key Definitions

Definitions 8

Key Facts Summary

Key Facts 9

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions 10

Memory Aid: OH = Alcohol, -anol Ending

Memory Aid 11

Exam Focus: Alcohols

Exam Focus 12

Exam Tips: Alcohols

Exam Tips 13

Knowledge Organiser: Alcohols

Summary

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What are alcohols?

Organic compounds containing the -OH hydroxyl functional group

What is hydration of ethene?

Adding water to ethene to produce ethanol: C₂H₄ + H₂O → C₂H₅OH

Exam questions for Alcohols

What is the functional group present in all alcohols?

A. -COOH (carboxyl group)
B. C=C (carbon-carbon double bond)
C. C=O (carbonyl group)
D. -OH (hydroxyl group)

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Explain what happens when ethanol reacts with sodium metal. Include a balanced equation in your answer.

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