In this topic,Student should be able to :
Discus Alcohols with reference to::/p>
a) Classification of alcohols into primary, secondary and tertiary.
b) Preparation of ethanol by hydration of ethene using conc. H2SO4 or conc. H3PO4
c) Reaction of alcohol with: i) K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 (oxidation). ii) PCl5. iii) Na-metal. iv) Alkaline aqueous Iodine (Iodoform Test). v) Carboxylic acid (Esterification).
d) Dehydration of alcohol to give alkene.
Phenols
a) Discuss reactions of phenol with: i) Bromine ii) HNO3 iii) NaOH b) Explain the relative acidity of water, ethanol and phenol.
