M7 IQ4 - Alcohols

primary alcohols (structural formulae, properties, and functional group)

secondary alcohols (structural formulae, properties, and functional group)

tertiary alcohols (structural formulae, properties, and functional group)

explain the properties within and between the homologous series of alcohols with reference to the intermolecular and intramolecular bonding present

conduct a practical investigation to measure and reliably compare the enthalpy of combustion for a range of alcohols

combustion of alcohols

dehydration of alcohols

substitution of alcohols with HX

oxidation of primary alcohols

oxidation of secondary alcohols

production of alcohols — substitution reactions of halogenated organic compounds

production of alcohols — fermentation

compare and contrast fuels from organic sources to biofuels, including ethanol