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Classifying Alcohols

Classifying Alcohols

Structural formulas of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols showing carbon attachments

Before predicting how an alcohol will oxidise, you must classify it. Alcohols are grouped based on how many carbon chains (alkyl groups) are attached to the central carbon atom holding the -OH\text{-OH}-OH group.

Oxidation of alcohols Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Oxidation of alcohols

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Chemistry Oxidation of alcohols. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.

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