Alcohols and their oxidation

What this note covers

1. Naming and drawing mono- and polyhydroxy alcohols
2. Primary, secondary and tertiary classify the OH-bearing carbon
3. Acidified dichromate supplies visible oxidation evidence
4. Controlling conditions distinguishes aldehyde from acid production
5. Using observations and quantities to identify an unknown
6. Ethanol as a fuel links chemistry to economic and environmental choices
7. Following alcohol oxidation with electron balance
8. A controlled test for two alcohol isomers

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