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Name the lowest molecular weight alcohol which is optically active.

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To determine the lowest molecular weight alcohol that is optically active, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Optical Activity Optically active compounds are those that can rotate plane-polarized light. This property arises from the presence of chiral centers in the molecule. A chiral center is typically a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. **Hint:** Look for compounds with chiral centers, as they are the key to optical activity. ### Step 2: Identify Alcohols ...
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ICSE-ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS -EXERCISE (PART-II Descriptive Questions) (VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
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  2. Name the types of isomerism shown by alcohols.

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  10. Write IUPAC name of

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  11. Phenol has smaller dipole moment than methanol. Why?

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  12. How is that alcohol and water are miscible in all proportions?

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  14. Which of the following will have higher boiling point and why? CH(...

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  17. Arrange the following in order of decreasing acid strength: CH(3)O...

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  18. Name the only primary alcohol which gives iodoform test.

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