Flashcards for NEET Chemistry are designed to boost your NEET preparation. Find below flashcards for the chapter “Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers”. These flashcards are prepared as per the NEET syllabus. These are helpful for aspirants of NEET and other exams, during last-minute revision. It covers all the important points that are frequently asked in the exam. Check BYJU’S for the full set of Flashcards and Study material for NEET Chemistry.
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Chemistry |
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
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Common Names of Phenols |
Cresol – Methylphenol Catechol – Benzene-1,2-diol Resorcinol – Benzene-1,3-diol Hydroquinone or quinol – Benzene-1,4-diol |
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Common Names of Ethers |
Anisole – Methyl phenyl ether Phenetole – Ethyl phenyl ether |
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Acidity of Alcohols |
Alcohols are weaker acids than water The acidic strength of alcohols decreases in the following order: Primary > Secondary > Tertiary Phenols are more acidic than ethanol |
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Aspirin |
Acetylsalicylic acid It is produced by acetylation of salicylic acid |
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Lucas Test |
It helps in differentiating three classes of alcohols Lucas reagent – conc. HCl and ZnCl2 Tertiary alcohols produce immediately, whereas primary alcohols do not produce turbidity at room temperature |
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Kolbe’s Reaction |
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Reimer-Tiemann Reaction |
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Williamson Synthesis |
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Acidity of Phenols |
Phenols are more acidic than ethanol Electron withdrawing groups increase its acidic strength, and electron releasing groups decrease it E.g. Nitrophenols are more acidic than phenol, and cresols are less acidic than phenol |
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