Project on Alcohols: Chemistry & Info

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a project on alcohols, specifically focusing on the chemistry of ethanol and the distinctions between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. Participants are sharing resources and insights to help the original poster filter relevant chemistry information from unrelated topics, particularly those related to drinking alcohol.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster seeks reliable chemistry resources on alcohols, expressing frustration with the prevalence of drinking-related information in search results.
  • Some participants suggest starting with Wikipedia as a resource.
  • Others recommend consulting introductory organic chemistry textbooks for more comprehensive information on alcohols.
  • The original poster inquires about the significance of the -OH group's location in determining the properties of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols, indicating a desire to understand the chemical implications of these classifications.
  • A few posts include humorous or sarcastic remarks about procrastination and the timing of the project submission, which may not contribute directly to the chemistry discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the best resources for the project, as participants offer different suggestions. The original poster's questions about the chemical properties related to the classification of alcohols remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed explanations of the chemical properties associated with primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols, and the original poster's inquiry about these differences remains open-ended.

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Hi everybody. I'm doing a project on alcohols that's due tomorrow. I'm really getting into it today. I was wondering if anybody had good links for information about alcohol. Everything I search keeps bringing up drinking alcohol. Even though my focus is on ethanol, I don't want my project to look like a health project. I want my stuff to be strictly chemistry related. Does anybody have any good ideas? Also, does anybody know what the differences between the three groups of alcohols are (primary, secondary, and tertiary)? I know it has to do with the location of the -OH group, but what's so important about its location? Are there different chemical properties, etc. for these groups? I'm having trouble filtering chemistry related information and drinking information online. Thanks!
 
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Starting with wikipedia should help.
 


Starting with reading the chapter on alcohols in any introductory organic chemistry textbook would be an even better idea.
 


Project due tomorrow? Start working on it the day before? Asking online for help at the last minute?

Start drinking... it's the best teacher. While you are getting soused, review the definition of "procrastinate" and contemplate your future.
 


chemisttree said:
Project due tomorrow? Start working on it the day before? Asking online for help at the last minute?

Start drinking... it's the best teacher. While you are getting soused, review the definition of "procrastinate" and contemplate your future.

I love you... take me. :smile:
 

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