{"id":25480,"date":"2023-02-21T18:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T18:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notes.aayo.blog\/?p=25480"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:53:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:53:07","slug":"alcohols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notes.aayo.blog\/index.php\/2023\/02\/21\/alcohols\/","title":{"rendered":"ALCOHOLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unit &#8211; 10 : ALCOHOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxy derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons are called aliphatic alcohols.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aliphatic alcohols are represented by R \u2013 OH.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/r_VZZFhd_Gg6cUgGwXexmp8feknVifD9iO-kFqSEO1VnrSpugq5pmn1KBn7WwctiNSjzHHWG1Ti5UZxZj7n_A2Hy5UPiyI-j5hpQfrI4t8lU2sKFZXToN1GL9m4m9Y0cjut-uqMNn_M-vyU5KFFeicU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classification of Alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the basis of number of hydroxy (\u2212OH) group present in alcohol, they are classified into following types;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Monohydric (Monohydroxy) alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols containing only one \u2013 OH group per molecule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monohydric alcohols are further classified into primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols according to the type of carbon in which the \u2013 OH group is attached.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) <\/strong><strong>Primary (1<\/strong><strong><sup>o<\/sup><\/strong><strong>) alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols in which the \u2013 OH group is attached to a primary carbon atom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/yeT-sGlhFRusrc2w3OK9YI3z3wUsQu1g784HAGcEfFN6nWZ5wF9KOwuS9Vb5ZWkPVyJEw8L83P-6tA8wAtbmQy7n9TWFbx3slbPPAi7xwd4HVnMP4nPNzVryZpRTTMqovIW4Dy7BG9PZf-83fLsPGys\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/rvc-mChOpL-BlrTDgFyXVA4EgWemsIT5DE_u8o4dWbcVcYXRIw4WAxRsN6IyIry6x2Hd1zoQ4QkZQwMnjsr6gSq9l9-7lBEsmt_VC5yJdHWJyPDi6maTg1YeLy0AkRfU_nkSSbSZL5ZRoivwr0X4sxY\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Dihydric (Dihydroxy) alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols containing two \u2013 OH group per molecule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-FVccDKQeS3GXhN4QopkLJO_yCFLtqNXaRW3ggBoALDb8sFPIm4tlvhUuoPp8zCbNPjdqn_eR0j2sYT_N9gFJo78hcmGzdn7moN3RIGprPq7Cb9ypewNTdLbDZ79t_EBN8YIavWddJcyheYP1M0k2sc\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Trihydric (Trihydroxy) alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols containing three \u2013 OH group per molecule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_-Rq1nq_v40nyrg58f2AWiwQWxuLYj8Ohvm6JZX5mqgm7PZBfVPEf3isOOjsuv-4tkRw3CLvbNhzAVBNVvfhim42xVh9afwEDVEtQEpgdJX1jgGtCcACF8Lp6dvDiiUpDistF48MGq4jnEOMd3u0-7g\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Polyhydric (Polyhydroxy) alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols containing more than three \u2013 OH group per molecule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/SuYA_AkQdTspB_h7D0AHVa6cUKLO_W5D2GyPO8A5f1PM89TY9PvgPkVQPkxfFnl9iXlyPcnFDuGci3CQ04HM2UR2IAYClVUXajwMco-Cu53Y5ixJmWIVRPenBqqJg7Euj0ashRUbWZ3hW81ZcboIPs4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>It may be noted that more than one \u2013 OH group cannot be present on the same carbon atom. In such case, compound will be highly unstable and will easily loses water molecule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If two \u2013 OH groups are present on the same carbon atom, the molecule loses water molecule and converted into carbonyl compound (aldehyde or ketone)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/X5Z66-JJuEEZlVGwHzXevueYa7A8ZJz54SEoq3PXIGsU_HnQdpyx3VZEo_9rJDU9qWyTvIgi4pfPoQ4GcDoBifIoHfU_Eb7gAQ5l7VzRlQcl_1Il_lLp3RNCwder3RTovDFg5UOlhjWb09M5b7VejT0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If three \u2013 OH groups are present on the same carbon atom, the molecule loses water molecule and converted into carboxylic acid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/9Hy992lFTniL0quF0eLteztnSkPXpU9-Nd8IL_571myFf5RmvhQMV8_FfLY6j3mtzqHYfUMDvqJsWHMt_ry6WAXrTtIEG1AKNOy9adZ1Dde6C3mx4E3Y6v8RZhNWIZOft0fK0qPyc3BT9OSPdJIDcdc\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nomenclature:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IUPAC Name: Alk + an + ol Common Name: Alk + yl + alcohol&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.N.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Formula&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IUPAC Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.&nbsp;<\/td><td>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;<\/td><td>Methanol&nbsp;<\/td><td>Methyl alcohol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.&nbsp;<\/td><td>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ethanol&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ethyl alcohol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.&nbsp;4.<\/td><td>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH \u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH3<\/td><td>Propanol&nbsp;Propan -2-ol<\/td><td>n-propyl alcohol&nbsp;iso-propyl alcohol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.&nbsp;6.&nbsp;7.&nbsp;8.&nbsp;<\/td><td>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH \u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH3&nbsp;CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 CH \u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH3&nbsp;CH3&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH<sub>3 <\/sub>\u2013 C \u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH3<\/td><td>Butanol&nbsp;2-methyl propanol&nbsp;Butan-2-ol&nbsp;2-methylpropan-2-ol&nbsp;<\/td><td>n-butyl alcohol&nbsp;iso-butyl alcohol&nbsp;sec-butyl alcohol&nbsp;tert-butyl alcohol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.<\/td><td>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH<sub>2 <\/sub>&#8211; OH<\/td><td>Ethane-1,2-diol&nbsp;<\/td><td>Glycol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.<\/td><td>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>\u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH \u2013 OH&nbsp;|&nbsp;CH<sub>2 <\/sub>&#8211; OH<\/td><td>Propane-1,2,3-triol&nbsp;<\/td><td>Glycerol<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Isomerism in alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols exhibit following three types of structural isomerism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Chain isomerism:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isomers differ in the length of the carbon chain. Alcohols containing four or more carbon atoms exhibitchain isomerism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chain isomers of C<sub>4<\/sub>H<sub>10<\/sub>O are,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/AXbzzaiUJVhejW-sdLdcT8qoqaCpdlTB3d1Yc2c7EgZH0nGDemfeaXP4tCilC8X7C3LXXF571oJ-zQU_Lh6ZN2Tlid_dXdrrZabdK_XkhWzORgw3lfnIQrE7U6NRXAxeTvdx_H9hu_INHTXRMESfa8w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Position isomerism:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isomers differ in the position of \u2013 OH group in the carbon chain. Alcohols containing three or more carbon&nbsp; atoms exhibit position isomerism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Position isomers of C<sub>3<\/sub>H<sub>8<\/sub>O are,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Y3GGT_DrxgjuC8-E4-6ZV8qP6MwBcyDzJT9zVEEmxa64gqE_0R378oYr7uKMKoZbvbFlDdrQ2JTSD72TbRh1Vlj9T2RRTH1WFVbO9LUU-YzeTDlIbV3mi81QkxIfnRnUEysRDr4vifzoT7S_lbfl4Fo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Functional isomerism:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isomers differ in the functional group. Alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms exhibit functional isomer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Functional isomers of C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>6<\/sub>O are,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/D5NaWaMP88d3PI0Kgj55LJH7K7ftdPM6PIKAqQKpwSMWBP1VKU4GsOrIbbJ7YIqHHR-tLiiTx6OCYdNeSw_Q2wVvmDa8-JL-OlY8B9SN2ncGSo8le2_J0rkd6JBfI9i_Ew2XwZzNGUvPlzjInS0om7Y\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distinction of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary alcohols by Victor Meyer Method:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols can be distinguished by Victor Meyer\u2019s method. This method involves the following steps,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: The given alcohols are treated with red phosphorous and iodine (Red P<sub>4 <\/sub>+ I<sub>2<\/sub>), which converts alcohols into respective iodoalkanes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: The iodoalkanes are treated with silver nitrite (AgNO2), which converts iodoalkanes into respective nitroalkanes. <strong>Step 3<\/strong>: The nitroalkanes are treated with nitrous acid, HNO2 (NaNO2 + dil.HCl) which forms respective compounds. <strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Finally, aqueous NaOH or KOH is added to the resulting solution then different color are formed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the color is blood red, the given alcohol is primary alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the color is blue, the given alcohol is secondary alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is colorless, the given alcohol is tertiary alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reactions involved in Victor Meyer\u2019s method.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong>Where R = CH<sub>3<\/sub>&#8211; or CH<sub>3<\/sub>CH<sub>2<\/sub>&#8211; etc..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Methods of Preparation of Monohydric Alcohols:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>From Primary amines:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>From haloalkanes:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6UNLWwrS8Bzq72tLW5xIq097aW4xt6oTeXRMh80hixXQoWnmy4tPe4R2c8SoJrUFGsyAX7AxnUZ1Vs5DAXjvrCPGHr2wjPk7pRSooMl4F4oUDiecVXLSMHRa8UxAyt_BierPg4RN4QbuDZeJSiNzNtw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>By hydrolysis of esters:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) <strong>Hydrolysis in acidic medium:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/zH546GsKNynrZ6oDgJGu5Zj9IydzPZ1Zo7iif6bnKfKg8eQft-Gkd59K_Di-Cl_MGFNoucQ-wsILWfLdqpSOwS1H_kryo39OVQdyUU-juc84PDXaLGAzr8gcVnqir-fW-PC_MxY3tu-ou7uPFP7k6Zk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>From Grignard reagents:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grignard reagent (RMgX) forms addition product with aldehyde or ketone. The addition compound on acidic hydrolysis gives corresponding alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/DUuAoWdF1TT9Fv3CbdYu5OC9ulJwz4aXyiRiZ3T0Rb_XRJgF0Bph6q5jJcjtR32eU2e22YTK3AK7m5JvRztGWEsI4PUg-UIHFYuY0LVAjtpPUVsGnH8FgEiMnt-Vq341cV4jcgAEq1-X-60Es47RPPw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industrial Method of Preparation of Alcohol:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>By Oxo process:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alkene reacts with water gas (CO + H2) in presence of dicobalt octacarbonyl, [Co(CO)<sub>4<\/sub>]<sub>2 <\/sub>as a catalyst under high temperature and pressure to give aldehyde (having one carbon atom greater than alkene),&nbsp; which on catalytic hydrogenation gives primary alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i.e.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/xelR71rVfLvADoRTLZqB3IEoTXaYJo-OAlrZUPQouEQvh7723BedEFNw0M8igFMQ9SWE_TWhoOFTNhR46WPDxv7Cx7n1FdAEVYp1_zb5dJohckqhrwv9LRG4gWffGymlPc8Rgjq6Rb0asXAHNRz6CrU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>By Hydroboration-Oxidation of alkenes:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alkene reacts with diborane to give trialkyl boron, which on oxidation with alkaline hydrogen peroxide gives alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/u8XLDRkqq1lEfbk-zz0JVS860dyyrdUBmLApOZDjhMcP4yjIIy1eypNC40sotMfWIj9Y3fygpPVDBM8clVT7e2mTFWWAtt5SNFRrF8HnRG3-cuD8Io97pvNwNzifWocMHpxATkZUNsBk0e40aXHJUUs\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>By Fermentation:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of decomposition of complex organic compounds into simpler molecules in presence of&nbsp; enzyme secreted by microorganism like yeast is called fermentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fermentation process is widely used to manufacture ethyl alcohol from carbohydrates. <strong>Preparation of ethyl alcohol from sugar (Sucrose)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/XwDFMfu8dL2LdX3yImFmKK1_gFQjsehy3dlYEs3_jaBAgn_d_mEBFZJKaNV-cjKUyt4EeQIAgMVAQn-6DfHtGXdlc6lzjcPkmDvHKVW0Mw1Uy2lbjpf_5OZIORooLiIA04mOw6CrrwT1AzIznQ2yabQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation of ethyl alcohol from starch:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/5gQJc4reUrYWTHJLmD6VVav48SwZuYexwm4-Bm-Msz2fUQIEYVRbwEXm8JxEHSVqtNYijNga8QvSmzFx17e_M7iZH_uzberftzadbKbOhJ3RazmTBNYpTDjcrDFV-MSV_u9uQjdh59V1ieusOTzek1Q\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some Terminology<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Absolute alcohol: <\/strong>100% pure ethyl alcohol&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rectified spirit: <\/strong>95% ethyl alcohol&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Denatured alcohol (Methylated spirit): <\/strong>Ethyl alcohol containing poisonous substance likes methyl alcohol, acetone, pyridine etc. which is unfit for drinking is called denatured alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wood spirit: <\/strong>Methyl alcohol is called wood spirit. It is poisonous and colorless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power alcohol: <\/strong>Mixture of 80% petrol &amp; 20% absolute alcohol is called power alcohol. It is used as fuel. <strong>Alcoholic Beverage: <\/strong>Liquors use for drinking purposes and contain ethyl alcohol as a principal intoxicating agent are&nbsp; called alcoholic beverages. These are two types; Undistilled and distilled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical Properties of Monohydric alcohols<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Physical Character&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State: <\/strong>Lower members up to C<sub>11 <\/sub>are liquid and higher member above C<sub>11 <\/sub>are solid&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Color: <\/strong>Colorless&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Odor: <\/strong>Lower members up to C<sub>11 <\/sub>have characteristic alcoholic smell and higher member above C<sub>11 <\/sub>are odorless. <strong>1.<\/strong><strong>Solubility:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower members of alcohols are soluble in water due to the formation of intermolecular H-bond with water molecule. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/bQlbYYck6qWkvW3J1JzVswCaqrqA-cgbvHAIDf3Q0uAuxnAU0zxj-lQnwYAxSU-xC1otxBcVelFkftg2l7XcGqrnfD1Ws6MbJnuknuLmWFKIiO3wab34R5v5WR-Y9Ac1wIvro3BQGSJljJVbejEcmMU\" width=\"308\" height=\"77\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Intermolecular H-bond between alcohol and water molecules&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher alcohols i.e. alcohols with larger alkyl groups are less or insoluble due to increase non-polar water repelling nature of alkyl groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><strong>Boiling point:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols have higher boiling point than alkane, haloalkane &amp; isomeric ether because alcohol can form intermolecularH bonds with each other whereas alkane, haloalkane and ether cannot.&nbsp;<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/NJOrK7Qen0q6R_xOk5U-pP5v6KBQGdikzbB7GJlF-xMhyAWm183D0UdLYdI5P1W8PZlKZ6mOgxeC_OBpx9p8KLcFTwtQypvH9SxGr9kmhD91lcWBaRGjH8JE6EH3RQGKnaTwKjnxVytijDUjipgTarw\" width=\"321\" height=\"81\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermolecular H- bond between alcohol moelcules&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In isomeric alcohol, boiling point decreases with increasing branching. Branching decreases the surface area, which decreases Van der Waal\u2019s force of attraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/pF9eXjRtwZDGtsHWxnp85JjWC8pfwwOCthUH9DOKjFHRvseov47ozNBHluOGgJ1-NETwefVvmDT7ZQh5JDdv3S06u9Z7Rm_5SN8CYFKK4FaEZL9r1BtdiqQEeV2mUfMEQLYF6Smw-QeRRIDAotiuFtE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boiling point decrease Within homologous series, boiling point increases with increase in molecular mass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-J79ulvxYIgbMOF83WCW3VudrCgiEyehbq8gWWIbhBZb3vrgFiCBWsoB7GubUS5HOUTFo2tx1UdeUrbD9Htr4RN38JUbQaoO60LH9tS74N2E3uisF4r3ZH8J0Gi8e6zIrsTilH_ct4UKVb4sedIb3XQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chemical properties of Monohydric alcohols:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols are quite reactive than haloalkane because the alcohols has two reactive (polar) covalent bonds, the C\u2013O bond and the O\u2013H bond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The electronegativity of oxygen is substantially greater than that of carbon and hydrogen. Consequently, the&nbsp; covalent bonds of this functional group are polarized so that oxygen is electron rich (nucleophilic) and both&nbsp; carbon and hydrogen are electron deficient (electrophilic).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most reactive site in an alcohol molecule is the hydroxyl group, despite the fact that the O\u2013H bond&nbsp; strength is significantly greater than that of the C\u2013C, C\u2013H and C\u2013O bonds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Vy44m1_GBdCpVpqrCim5K0l_paj_AVQrPEkkFrezUicD2vgx_uMQ0QpzPki2yUl6H-g_lYLWebS9ma8T4YpbOPxwLG37OQst7WHVCUy0kOQhWPYZBiagckBUgMhfl1IpcNIukddTesUZSfJJbf7eoz4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Reaction with halogen acids (HX) (Basic nature of alcohol)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yCPCmEykYxktyEjr6nGK8WKDkW8bJ_Og9s7z6XmKU_j6UYCMlpeDIljcoRAkpkAILVVuQ2qzFamGORHXHyqrQqjdD3b68qftXST757_9w3yv8xLZQP8Sh4WfoBqeKnbGVFmLHxWmh-3UaIwtgQLj0mo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>i) Reaction with HI:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HI reacts with 1<sup>o<\/sup>, 2<sup>o<\/sup>and 3<sup>o<\/sup>alcohols without any catalyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Bq2sFArW-2JnzGWBGKE1yESCiCzcB6tnsfv8sfR-cwHCxBJvboakvIOsc9aD_WVHHd84PPsYfHP7p2e_xLVihcSvuScy0ejwqziZgjaU32L5JGO62cD2e1ThEpEcAxgPFMLOMpR90RPq3_PxTsJZ3EA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Z1Ns79wLmvCVqDaXIR3IpIEYbSV_iE7Nykc1XFhmyhG9szrbxX3sNFd9ffiSMalCpKwTnH4rBZeDTOvy4n_Lc7TXBorzObeGxIKD8VkHnIOaTdIp3RSOyIQTukKJ16cI50OqqEGVkpN-yFp899wG8kA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ii) Reaction with HBr:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HBr reacts with 1\u00b0 alcohols in presence of Conc.H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>as catalyst but it reacts with 2\u00b0 and 3\u00b0 alcohols&nbsp; without any catalyst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Lxwq6afzmr-U8sHex92IUUFXePx0ec1xcoFPFg77lzOBHvgfeR34NwihRZLZLJvh6Pbrp9SXRB41ii-cm2xN5swDQdcewEnLFT7765qiwIjdINDwExMW3iYxhdM2zME09UOKUGBtdxyH27EIOhubpXw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iii) <\/strong><strong>Reaction with HCl:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HCl reacts with 1\u00b0and 2\u00b0 alcohols in presence of Conc.H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>or anhydrous ZnCl<sub>2 <\/sub>as catalyst but it reacts&nbsp; with 3\u00b0 alcohols without any catalyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pj0cNZzFPe0zU604PBTxj27JttbhhB48jwz4XqDne_Nqi-OGVrwIhlnf5KDTOQ4x_uBn6r31hwknmkvmXAHy_5JkwxmuFONoo2YsIFtM0TtKsQaQ13hCTcwwJgancBRZxLnZEKh9FFVoGrxcfvH1hGY\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) <\/strong><strong>Reaction with Phosphorous halides:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Fgf3Y3ghFcH7JjKVTRlQNl0WLvxLHSWVjQqaJnOvcJx52tkMaLB3HTActOJj6Cv-GP2AEM6Jg0p115ef5pL97BrQo9b1qhgppJ22iHIU5NJnD3RkYdxRHKLBc3AHA5ndmXZzgRxbcbTGB7eV_BqRFak\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: PBr<sub>3 <\/sub>and PI<sub>3 <\/sub>are unstable so they are prepared in situ by the reaction of Br<sub>2 <\/sub>or I<sub>2 <\/sub>with red phosphorous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) <\/strong><strong>Reaction with Thionyl chloride (SOCl<\/strong><strong><sub>2<\/sub><\/strong><strong>):&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8XpGoLqo35YYccL5J38xEHhebzla0pTIVSvw9xO4sNHpm_GlIvnj2Jxak5t2NMOuJUUK12PQJKR2JjMfasTeLBSeY8S45QdANVjUz4Diy9GQVVSuCqDausq9FftEDc_AZWH9JMSTfz4dQt1qC1bhJYg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) <\/strong><strong>Oxidation of alcohol:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols are oxidized by acidified K<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7 <\/sub>or Na<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7 <\/sub>or acidified \/ alkaline KMnO<sub>4 <\/sub>solution i.e. (K<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7 <\/sub>\/&nbsp; H<sup>+<\/sup>, Na<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7 <\/sub>\/ H<sup>+ <\/sup>or KMnO<sub>4 <\/sub>\/ H<sup>+<\/sup>, KMnO<s><sub>4 <\/sub><\/s>\/ OH<sup>\u2212<\/sup>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i) Primary alcohols are easily oxidized first into aldehyde &amp; finally into carboxylic acid. <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BOK8T0z8s2toNP-4NYenaqYD8cVk46I09QDULSFlP_98AOVgwWEmc8YL6jv_TPYpsx4FVhMaPJNA8buoorQNMJaQn8L9MJbnaRDZeFsai03cTCfAUvBvVt-7YSEQCniJm2YPojjd8Qr3tmwWLXx5rUQ\" width=\"538\" height=\"101\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ii) Secondary alcohol is easily oxidized into ketones. But, ketone does not oxidized under normal condition. However, under drastic condition (i.e. high temperature and high pressure) ketones are oxidized into carboxylic acid (having one carbon less than ketone).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/PjylgbdHBbKvWSucXA_L74AMxQ70xHbj8evM7jMWa3vHj3Fvy0kAEpFUYSOmx9tnwfr4kKvfc3U0v4dEcD5RrK_ZzrZatYZhsngDihwi4d0EzUhWmfwCvKjXRWkAw8hqYqighzJMqWJXwicL97ExHg0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>iii) Tertiary alcohol doesnot undergo oxidation under normal condition. However, under drastic condition tertiary alcohol first dehydrate into alkene which further oxidized into ketone and finally into carboxylic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ykbCQZZ77aY_aqplNnLCAUlbP_iZCDUw3bEpO3JpoLfnJ-iEeTpq46a0cb7M1z3h18Ywjn6dLRo1F93m5Mstj1b-ww10X5xswXmvBIBZGWpKS5Q_RnzdF2UBkT2z_9MYI8Aade99URFbKdQt083_jAk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) <\/strong><strong>Esterification reaction:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When alcohol is heated with carboxylic acid in presence of little Conc. H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>as a catalyst, gives ester. This reaction is called <strong>Esterification reaction<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/0KDQukxAtaiLM96EhqFuisr6gD6pYabk3ZcumEL9hPigGSuq66nD6u2a4mz6jCFUBwrQcuMevdDMiqhe-bGEeUOC9P2zL5vvHhoey3gthnPXTRFoB3zJeGiO4DAaCQNf4dpQeufMlJ1LixXJO5M61sM\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Esters have fruity smell, easily detectable so this reaction can be used to test the presence of alcohol and&nbsp; carboxylic acid<strong>. (Esterification test)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/M6MsSZMCxCY4tTxiPzMUDgJcmMlYuCRRTtIITVApKBzAt0cHtjWuSmEPhYZclsDl5a0AseZnrP0WuNbahUeEG2UQ8gJVX1ax379LezbayYr_btuVBt8QdcWWba0249hpr6b33Q_0IqwF9obra2CV_u0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6) Reaction with active metals (Acidic Nature of alcohol)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active metals: Alkali metals (more electropositive metals) Li, Na, K&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reactivity of active metals Li &lt; Na &lt; K&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>OH + Na CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>ONa + 1\/2 H2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol Sodium ethoxide&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>OH + K CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>OK + 1\/2 H2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol Potassium ethoxide&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>OH + Li CH<sub>3 <\/sub>CH<sub>2 <\/sub>OLi + 1\/2 H2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol Lithium ethoxide&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols are weaker acid because of the presence of polar O\u2500H bond. This polarity in O\u2500H bond&nbsp; arises due to electronegativity difference between the oxygen and hydrogen which allows the separation of H as H+ ion. Since,H+ ion is the measure of acidity of compound as P<sup>H <\/sup>= -log [H<sup>+<\/sup>].&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comparison of acidic strength of alcohol and water:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both alcohol and water contain polar O \u2013 H group and ionizes in aqueous solution to give H<sup>+<\/sup>ion. H \u2013 O \u2013 H \u2194 HO <sup>&#8211; <\/sup>+ H<sup>+<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R \u2013 O \u2013 H \u2194 RO <sup>&#8211; <\/sup>+ H<sup>+<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohols are weaker acid than water because of the presence of electron releasing alkyl group (R),&nbsp; which shows +I effect that increase the electron density in oxygen atom. As a result polarity of O\u2500H bond decreases. Thus, O \u2013 H bond of alcohol becomes stronger &amp; release of H as H<sup>+ <\/sup>becomes difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comparison of acidic strength of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the number of electron releasing alkyl groups (+I groups) increases from primary to tertiary, acidity decreases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example: <\/strong>1<sup>o<\/sup>alcohol &gt; 2<sup>o<\/sup>alcohol &gt; 3<sup>o<\/sup>alcohol&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Propan-1-ol &gt; Propan-2-ol &gt; 2-methylpropan-2-ol&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Litmus test: <\/strong>Alcohol turns blue litmus faintly red.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/U3eCaJGo2dH6XRSbiZQxqFawz_GnUhVoTt92bKCZxI5Wm6WEk0An1bqIJ7cPIF057avNe-oiK4uyZqS58FYm5ooXOfH-5LX4bpXnidV8Dp07rNxz0pE89I9w880b5zzEvDAby53cYXPnFsEsoXz_TA0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7) <\/strong><strong>Dehydration reaction of alcohols<\/strong><strong>: (Removal of water molecule)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol can be dehydrated when heated with dehydrating agents like conc. H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4<\/sub>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product formed (either Alkene or Ether) will depend on the temperature &amp; concentration of alcohol, H<sub>2<\/sub>SO4&nbsp; used in the reaction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i) When excess alcohol is heated with conc.H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>at 140\u00b0C, <strong>ether <\/strong>is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/r_rblSjiRVaHoPtkEzneMFyBaBBLZ4F-xZbUdtQ2WZSqExavPbTCW9Kd7NcLXtMu-xrRKpIgWtbnVDm1572t5LajWoCv97u_167sTHkeb27xe-udCnsHFZW0mC3iMftqtBati3YJ_6Hn4TXo0aKCwLU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ii) When alcohol is heated with excess conc.H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>at 170\u00b0C, <strong>alkene <\/strong>is formed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/DuKuGL08FVHiK4swAu_B6qSM0zY2HzhQlEbDBdPv5DOpwtQROXuYrPnHubU33tQOieaqV5UZs2HshBh6CTni1PmOp4fDLm1An2rDhCtSwz0NoYgbAN9eBpx8NBJmfun2mvSBmt8dYWATduhVpEtE9mU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8) <\/strong><strong>Catalytic dehydrogenation<\/strong><strong>: (Removal of hydrogen)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i) Primary alcohols are dehydrogenated into aldehydes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/GXUH8GzxXdGfflollyWMRI9Pd-HLAw5VVUcU2rxWoyOgffsgkIShcfALQuDN9XLjql0vvFOm9ZWLO1rxLPi8LfD8FCuH_li9pvlC2RoIF6RWoqgBWYrPJLcmHQxMECsVPkMVQEublZfEjeGB-IuxLA8\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ii) Secondary alcohols are dehydrogenated into ketones&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/EQiGgU7r9guR2iQkRj3cvzlNdbngfhNpu4J7J-NH7_DN20TlMnmizBYapi50A_l-aRfNrWgn1d0opR3ovxIvQFt7Ul2gyLdDZm21xHd2kG6J4stzPyyUqqep1r0xCjoTHMCajQNwgJv2UGffk9_ZDTc\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>iii) Tertiary alcohols are dehydrated into alkenes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ZswHyd4up8iK2cKuzCZEqo9UHGTZvCw_-K992ocgNZnX_3Sj3Aiv4XicyfFecPlU0cILi2iXyzCoI05PXS5OZZaK2bIOzOQ-NrPM7Lt2iWjAelUEYT7qpA2GgGtiJFBsumxe6hDLyBa2vv8OuNXfs1M\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lab test of Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol):<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) IODOFORM TEST:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/giCgA7k1NXcx6J1D_T7DyVKnQnlxSqpfgnjKBjKNIlA2pkypA2ITJhBjLpZpisFlvCmYjmsEfIwI9Uu0DqjTFNmhQKMP7eHL-P6xZUzpsCRpdWGv9v7oXcd8pubStoQ8_1zaSIDEwhMuCjCfmiK11YI\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) ESTERIFICATION TEST:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethyl alcohol reacts with ethanoic acid in presence of Conc. H<sub>2<\/sub>SO<sub>4 <\/sub>to form ethylethanoate (Ester)&nbsp; which gives fruity smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/DKlCVrOFjY-yBsZ57BJPTnirGYbr7EroXye29iB6uONqQ6J3W7gGP0wVnw-giLyga7l16ijdEzhDrvyZ3jX4UpmzjGS7ZE4E1eNoaLgMnsZNslqamx3yYEiA0bs2cZF8hSxkZ4X784h3ri6w7zx-nKs\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, We have Posted ALCOHOLS Notes<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/notes.aayo.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Alcohols-final-note-2078.pdf.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"top\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Alcohols-final-note-2078.pdf<\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unit &#8211; 10 : ALCOHOLS Introduction&nbsp; Hydroxy derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons are called aliphatic alcohols.&nbsp; Aliphatic alcohols are represented by R \u2013 OH.&nbsp; Examples:&nbsp; Classification of Alcohols:&nbsp; On the basis of number of hydroxy (\u2212OH) group present in alcohol, they are classified into following types;&nbsp; 1. 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