Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Drawing and naming the alcohols
21 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Draw the displayed formula for propan-2-ol. Clearly show all atoms and bonds, including the –OH group.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →The molecule with the structural formula CH3CH2CH2OH is an alcohol.
(a)[1 mark]State the IUPAC name for this alcohol.
(b)[4 marks]Justify your answer by explaining the naming process step by step, referring to the features of the molecule.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →State the molecular formula for butan-1-ol. Then, state the number of carbon atoms in a molecule of butan-1-ol.