Chapter 22: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

22.1: Introduction

1. Introduction to Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
2. Classification of Alcohols

22.2: Nomenclature of Alcohols

1. Nomenclature of Alcohols
2. Industrial Preparation of Methanol
3. Industrial Preparation of Ethanol
4. Physical Properties of Alcohol
5. Reactions of Alcohols in which C-O Bond is Broken
6. Reactions of Alcohols in which O-H Bond is Broken
7. More on Oxidation of Alcohols
8. Dehydration of Alcohols

22.3: Distinction Between Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols

1. Lucas Test
2. Distinction Between Methanol and Ethanol

22.4: Phenol

1. Preparation of Phenol
2. Acidic Behaviour of Phenol
3. Reactions of Phenol Due to -OH Group
4. Nitration of Phenol
5. Sulphonation of Phenol
6. Halogenation & Hydrogenation of Phenol
7. Reaction of Phenol with Formaldehyde

22.5: Ethers

1. Nomenclature of Ethers
2. Preparation of Ethers
3. Chemical Reactivity of Ethers