Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
2.0 Classification of alcohols
2.0 Classification of alcohols
Alcohols are classified according to no. of hydroxyl groups present in their molecule. Alcohols with one two and three hydroxyl groups are called monohydric, dihydric & trihydric alcohols respectively. Alcohols which contains four or more hydroxyl groups are called polyhydric alcohols.
Note: When two or more hydroxyl groups attached to the same carbon atom, the compound is generally unstable. The compound loses a water molecule and is converted into a stable compound.
Monohydric alcohols are further divided into three classes:
1. Primary alcohol
2. Secondary alcohol
3. Tertiary alcohol
