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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section

A quick introductory look at the alcohols

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  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State the name of the functional group that all alcohols contain.

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  2. Question 2

    3 marks · Easy

    The diagram below represents an organic compound.

    (a)

    State the homologous series to which this compound belongs.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Name the functional group found in this compound.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Give the displayed formula of the functional group.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 3

    2 marks · Easy

    The compound propanol is an alcohol. Use the information provided to name its homologous series and explain which part of its name identifies it as an alcohol.

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  4. Question 4

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain why all alcohols have similar chemical properties. Refer to their functional group in your answer.

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks · Easy

    The following table lists several organic compounds:

    Compound NameAlcohol? (Yes/No)Suffix in Name
    Ethanol
    Butanol
    Butane
    Propanol

    Complete the table by: (i) Ticking Yes or No to show if each compound is an alcohol. (ii) Writing the suffix in the name that shows the compound is an alcohol.

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  6. Question 6

    1 mark · Easy

    Write the displayed formula for the functional group present in all alcohols.

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  7. Question 7

    3 marks · Easy

    The name of a compound can provide information about its structure.

    (a)

    What does the suffix '-ol' at the end of a compound's name show about the compound?

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write down the name of two compounds that contain this suffix.

    [2 marks]
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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Normal

    State the functional group present in all alcohols. Give its displayed formula.

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  9. Question 9

    3 marks · Normal

    Explain why methanol and ethanol are both classified as alcohols, even though their formulas are different. Include reference to naming rules in your answer.

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  10. Question 10

    4 marks · Normal

    The table below gives the molecular formula of several organic compounds. Complete the table by stating whether each compound is an alcohol and, if so, writing its functional group.

    CompoundMolecular formulaAlcohol (Yes/No)?Functional group (if any)
    MethanolCH3OH
    Ethanoic acidCH3COOH
    PropanolC3H7OH
    PropeneC3H6
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