Question detail
Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohols?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
Question
- A. They contain the functional group –OH.
- B. They contain a double carbon-carbon bond.
- C. They are saturated hydrocarbons.
- D. They are always colorless liquids.
Answer
The correct option is They contain the functional group –OH..
Explanation
The correct option is They contain the functional group –OH.. They contain the functional group –OH. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe what happens when any of the first four alcohols react with sodium. This belongs to Alcohols within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), so the answer must use the correct organic chemistry context. The other options are incorrect when they confuse the organic family, formula type, reaction condition, product, or property being tested. Keep molecular formula, structural formula, displayed formula, and general formula distinct. Do not confuse alkanes with alkenes, saturated with unsaturated, cracking with combustion, polymers with monomers, or hydrocarbons with oxygen-containing alcohols and carboxylic acids. When formulae are used, preserve the stored notation exactly and explain the GCSE chemistry idea in words rather than using unsupported displayed-formula diagrams.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Sodium Reactions
Students often think that all alcohols react with sodium in the same way, without considering the specific properties of each alcohol.
To fix this, students should study the individual reactions of methanol, ethanol, propanol, and butanol with sodium, noting any differences in reactivity or products formed.
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