Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:

Specification Point 4.29C - Know that alcohols contain the functional group −OH.

Specification Point 4.30C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol and name each compound.

Specification Point 4.31C - Know that how ethanol can be oxidised.

Specification Point 4.32C - Know how ethanol can be manufactured.

Specification Point 4.33C - Understand the reasons for fermentation, in the absence of air, and at an optimum temperature.

Specification Point 4.34C - Know that carboxylic acids contain the functional group -COOH.

Specification Point 4.35C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for unbranched-chain carboxylic acids with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name each compound.

Specification Point 4.36C - Describe the reactions of aqueous solutions of carboxylic acids with metals and metal carbonates.

Specification Point 4.37C - Know that vinegar is an aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid.

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