A quick introductory look at the alcohols
3 marks · EasyThe name of a compound can provide information about its structure.
What does the suffix '-ol' at the end of a compound's name show about the compound?
Write down the name of two compounds that contain this suffix.
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(a) It shows the compound is an alcohol.
(b) Any two of: methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol
Common mistakes: stating -ol means alkene
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B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly states '-ol' means the compound is an alcohol
B2 (b) · 2 marks · Gives any two valid alcohol names ending in '-ol'
Worked solution
(a) The suffix '-ol' tells us the compound is an alcohol.
(b) Example answers: methanol, ethanol.