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Can an ether molecule be made out of a methanol or ethanol molecule? Why or why not?
What is the structure for 1-Octanol & Propane-1,2,3-triol?
How would Ethanol, 1-Octanol, & Propane-1,2,3-triol compare in viscosity (ability to flow)? Why?
Do their size, shape, or molecular structure affect their physical consistency? Why?
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Can an ether molecule be made out of a methanol or ethanol molecule? Why or why not?
Yes, we can by simple dehydration of alcohols with concentrated H2SO4 at high temperatures
2C2H5OH ----- C2H5OC2H5 + H2O
What is the structure for 1-Octanol & Propane-1,2,3-triol?
Octa stands for 8, therefore octanol ...
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