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Topic plan · A-Level Chemistry 9701 · Topic 16

Hydroxy compounds

Alcohols: classification, oxidation with acidified dichromate, esterification, dehydration, and the tri-iodomethane test.

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2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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Hydroxy compounds lab
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16.1Reactions of alcohols
An OH group makes alcohols hydrogen-bond, so they boil higher and mix with water.		Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 15 marks8 MCQtab 2, tab 4
16.1Oxidation of alcohols
Warm an alcohol with acidified dichromate and watch the colour.		Mix-Pair-Share6 Q, 15 marks8 MCQtab 3, tab 5

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