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Alcohols versus phenol

Alcohols versus phenol

Comparison of ethanol, propan-2-ol and phenol showing where the OH group is attached and labelling primary alcohol, secondary alcohol and phenol.

Alcohols and phenols both contain an −OH-OH−OH group, but they are not the same family. In an alcohol, the −OH-OH−OH is attached to a saturated carbon atom; in phenol, it is attached directly to a benzene ring.

Alcohols and phenols Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Alcohols and phenols

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas A Level Chemistry Alcohols and phenols for A Level Chemistry. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 format. 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.