Alcohols and Ethers
Learning Time: 5-15 hours
Content: Alcohols and ethers are organic compounds containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group bonded with an oxygen atom. This field covers the classification of alcohols (primary, secondary, tertiary), the structure of ethers, chemical reactions (dehydration, oxidation), physical properties, and practical applications. TYT focuses on basic structures, while AYT focuses on synthesis and reaction mechanisms. The current 2025 curriculum also covers biofuels and pharmaceutical chemistry. Learning this topic forms the basis for organic synthesis.
- Structure of Alcohols:
- Classification (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
- Nomenclature (IUPAC Rules)
- Physical Properties (Boiling Point)
- Structure of Ethers:
- General Formula (ROR’)
- Nomenclature and Isomerism
- Physical Properties (Low Boiling)
- Reactions:
- Alcohol Dehydration (Ether Formation)
- Alcohol Oxidation (Aldehyde, Acid)
- Solvent Properties of Ethers
- Applications:
- Drug Production (Ethyl Alcohol)
- Biofuels (Bioethanol)
- Industrial Solvents (Diethyl Ether)
- Affecting Factors:
- Chain Length
- Hydrogen Bond Formation
- Ambient Conditions
- Modern Developments:
- Biological Alcohol Synthesis
- Green Ether Production
- Pharmaceutical Applications
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
