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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Chemistry
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics in quick points.
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1
Classification and Nomenclature
- Alcohols: Compounds with -OH group attached to sp³ carbon (R-OH)
- Phenols: Compounds with -OH group directly attached to benzene ring (Ar-OH)
- Ethers: Compounds with oxygen bridging two carbon atoms (R-O-R)
2
Preparation Methods
- Alcohols from alkyl halides: R-X + OH⁻ → R-OH + X⁻ (hydrolysis)
- Hydration of alkenes: follows Markownikov's rule with H₂SO₄
- Hydroboration-oxidation: anti-Markownikov addition to alkenes
3
Physical Properties
- Hydrogen bonding in alcohols and phenols increases boiling points
- Solubility in water decreases with increasing alkyl chain length
- Lower alcohols (C₁-C₃) are completely miscible with water
4
Chemical Properties - Alcohols
- Acidic character: alcohols are weaker acids than water (Ka ~ 10⁻¹⁶)
- React with active metals (Na, K) to liberate H₂ gas
- Esterification with carboxylic acids, acid chlorides, and anhydrides
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