Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
A quick introductory look at the alcohols
20 practice questions
Practice questions
1–7 of 7 · Easy
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the name of the functional group that all alcohols contain.
Question 2
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram below represents an organic compound.
(a)[1 mark]State the homologous series to which this compound belongs.
(b)[1 mark]Name the functional group found in this compound.
(c)[1 mark]Give the displayed formula of the functional group.
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →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.
Question 4
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why all alcohols have similar chemical properties. Refer to their functional group in your answer.
Question 5
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The following table lists several organic compounds:
Compound Name Alcohol? (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.
Question 6
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Write the displayed formula for the functional group present in all alcohols.
Question 7
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The name of a compound can provide information about its structure.
(a)[1 mark]What does the suffix '-ol' at the end of a compound's name show about the compound?
(b)[2 marks]Write down the name of two compounds that contain this suffix.