A quick introductory look at the alcohols
3 marks · EasyThe 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.
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Must show: table completed with correct Yes/No and correct suffix for each alcohol
Common mistakes: marking butane as alcohol; confusing suffixes
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies 'Ethanol' as Yes, suffix -ol
B2 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies 'Butanol' as Yes, suffix -ol, and 'Butane' as No
B3 · 1 mark · Correctly identifies 'Propanol' as Yes, suffix -ol
Worked solution
| Compound Name | Alcohol? (Yes/No) | Suffix in Name |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | Yes | -ol |
| Butanol | Yes | -ol |
| Butane | No | |
| Propanol | Yes | -ol |