Preparation of Alcohols

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Preparation of Alcohols
1. Addition/Hydration Reaction with Water
e.g. CH2 CH2 H2O ? CH2CH2


H OH
alkene
alcohol
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2. alcoholic fermentation
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Reactions of Alcohols
1. combustion
Molotov cocktail
biofuels
2. elimination/dehydration
H2O
alcohol
alkene
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3. controlled oxidation
a) primary alcohol
b) secondary alcohol