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Ethanol, commonly called aa alcohol is an excellent solvent and is used in medicines and synthesis of many chemical compounds. However, in spite of its benefits to man, its impact on social behaviour has always been questioned. Media have often shown abnormal behaviour of people while drunk. It is considered as a curse in the lives of those who are addicted to alcohol called ‘alcoholic’ people because it not only affects their own lives but they are also a threat to the liven of others. Angor and rude behaviour are some of its ill effects. Comment on the statement ‘Should production of alcohol be banned’. Give three valid reasons to justify.

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MODERN PUBLICATION-ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS-EXERCISE
  1. Give chemical reactions when is reacted with Bromine water?

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  2. Explain with examples the preparation of alcohols by using hydroborati...

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  3. Ethanol, commonly called aa alcohol is an excellent solvent and is use...

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  5. The labourers of a colony used to drink cheaper alcohol from unauthori...

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  6. The labourers of a colony used to drink cheaper alcohol from unauthori...

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  7. Which one of the following is most acidic ?

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  8. Which one of tho following compounds would not be easily oxidised by K...

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  9. Phenol is more acidic than ethyl alcohol because

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  10. Which of the following alcohols is most reactive with HCl in the prese...

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  11. Isopropyl alcohol is oxidised with K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4 to give :

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  12. Write the iupac name : CH3 overset (CH3) overset (|) (CH) OH

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  13. Phenol upon distiliation with zinc dust gives :

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  14. The end product in the following sequence is : Phenol overset (NaOH) r...

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  15. Which of the following reagent cannot be used to distinguish between p...

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  16. Ethers are isomeric with

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  17. Diethyl ether on treatment with excess Cl2 gives

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  18. Anisole reacts with HI at 373 K to give

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  19. Ethers can be distinguished from alcohols by the following reaction :

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  20. Express 3132 in roman numbers.

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