Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
SRMJEEE – Chemistry – Study Notes
1. Introduction
| Class | Definition | Representative examples |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols | Hydroxyl (-OH) attached to a saturated carbon | Methanol, Ethanol, 2‑Butanol |
| Phenols | Hydroxyl attached to an aromatic ring | Phenol, Cresols, p‑Hydroxybenzoic acid |
| Ethers | Oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl/aryl groups | Diethyl ether, Dimethyl ether, Tetrahydrofuran |
2. Alcohols
2.1. Classification
| Type | Carbon bearing the –OH | Oxidation tendency | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 |