Alcohols

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What is the first step of an HX reaction with alcohol?

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Proton Transfer.

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What does alcohol and NaOH form?

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A nucleophile.

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What does alcohol and an acid catalyst form?

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A good leaving group.

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What type of reaction does a primary alcohol undergo with HX?

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Sn2 reaction.

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What does H2SO4 and heat create on a double bond?

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A double bond on the most substituted option.

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Define alcohol in organic chemistry.

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Alcohols are organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

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What is a nucleophile?

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A nucleophile is a chemical species that donates an electron pair to form a chemical bond.

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What is a leaving group?

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A leaving group is an atom or group that can depart from the parent molecule during a reaction.

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What is the difference between Sn1 and Sn2 reactions?

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Sn1 reactions involve a two-step mechanism with a carbocation intermediate, while Sn2 reactions involve a one-step mechanism with a direct attack by the nucleophile.

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What is the role of an acid catalyst in reactions involving alcohols?

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An acid catalyst can protonate the alcohol, making it a better leaving group.