Alkanols 2
CHEMISTRY SSS2 Third Term
WEEK 10
Alkanols 2
Performance objectives
Students should be able to:
- Identify polyhydric, dihydric, and trihydric alcohol with examples
- Explain the chemical properties of Alkanols.
- Give at least three uses of Alkanols.
Content
Classification of Alkanols based on their hydroxyl group
Monohydric alcohol
Alcohols containing one hydroxyl (-OH) group are known as monohydric alcohols. For example |
Ethanol: CH3-CH2-OH, Propanol: CH3-CH2-CH2-OH |
Dihydric Alkanols
Alcohols containing two hydroxyl (-OH) groups are known as dihydric alcohols. Subscribe now to gain full access to this lesson noteTake Me ThereClick here to gain access to the full notes. |