MindMap Gallery The physical properties of alcohols
Alcohols exhibit high boiling points (due to H-bonding), water solubility (short-chain alcohols), lower density than water, and polar hydroxyl (-OH) groups. Boiling points rise with carbon chain length; solubility decreases with larger nonpolar parts. These properties dictate their use as solvents or reagents.
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The physical properties of alcohols
Boiling Points
Higher than corresponding alkanes
Due to hydrogen bonding
Increase with molecular weight
More carbons, higher boiling point
Branching decreases boiling point
Less surface area for hydrogen bonding
Solubility
Polar due to OH group
Hydrogen bonding with water
Soluble in polar solvents
E.g., water, methanol
Solubility decreases with chain length
Longer chains are less polar
Density
Heavier than water
Except for methanol and ethanol
Increase with molecular weight
More carbons, higher density
Viscosity
Higher than alkanes
Due to hydrogen bonding
Increase with molecular weight
More carbons, stronger hydrogen bonds
Decrease with branching
Less intermolecular interaction
Melting Points
Higher than corresponding alkanes
Hydrogen bonding increases MP
Increase with molecular weight
More carbons, higher MP
Branching decreases melting point
Less efficient packing of molecules
Hydrogen Bonding
Key factor in physical properties
Affects boiling and melting points
Influences solubility and viscosity
Hydroxyl Group (OH)
Responsible for polarity
Makes alcohols polar compounds
Enables hydrogen bonding
With other alcohol molecules
With water molecules
Hydrogen Bonding vs. van der Waals Forces
Hydrogen bonding is stronger
Explains higher boiling points
van der Waals forces are weaker
Alkanes have lower boiling points