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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Chemistry Class 12

Study of hydroxyl and ether functional groups.
- **Nomenclature & Structure**:
- IUPAC naming.
- **Chemical Properties**:
- Reactions of alcohols, phenols, and ethers.
- **Industrial and Biological Importance**:
- Uses in medicine, perfumes, and solvents.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Differentiate between alcohols, phenols, and ethers.
2. Explain the acidity of phenols with examples.
3. What are Williamson’s synthesis and its applications?
4. How does dehydration of alcohols lead to alkenes?
5. Discuss the uses of ethers in the pharmaceutical industry.

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