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Unit 4: Organic Chemistry and Chemical Synthesis
Quick questions on Alcohols: WACE Year 12 Chemistry
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What are classifying alcohols?Show answer
Alcohols are classified by the number of carbon atoms bonded to the carbon that carries the -OH group:
What is oxidation?Show answer
Oxidation uses an oxidising agent such as acidified potassium dichromate (orange, turning green) or permanganate (purple, turning colourless).
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