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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

16Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Alcohols: structure, properties and making ethanol

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  • Reactions of alcohols

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Hydroxy compounds: sample question

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Ethanol is warmed with acidified potassium dichromate(VI) and the product is distilled off immediately. What is the main organic product?

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