BRAINCAKEReactions of Alcohols
Alcohols take part in several important types of reaction. This lesson gives an overview; each is covered in detail later.
1. Combustion: alcohols burn in plenty of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water, releasing a lot of energy, so they are used as fuels. For ethanol:
C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O
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