Chemistry Chapter 11 – Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers (Class 12) for FSC, Entry Tests & NTS Preparation
Chapter 11, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, is an important topic for Class 12 students preparing for FSC board exams and medical/engineering entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, ECAT, and NTS exams. This chapter explains the structure, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and reactions of alcohols, phenols, and ethers. Understanding these compounds is essential for studying substitution, oxidation, and other organic reaction mechanisms.
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Which of the following is an insecticide?
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When an electrophilic reagent attacks on alcohol, ________.
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Which of the following alcohol does not get oxidized when it reacts with K₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄?
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Which of the following alcohol does not get oxidized when it reacts with K₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄?
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding Methyl Alcohol?
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14) Ethanol and Methanol can be separated by:
phenol, and ethers are the derivatives of?
Which of the following is not a physical property of ethers?
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Which of the following catalyst is used in the industrial preparation of methanol?
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) Melting point of methyl alcohol is:
Phenol is a(n) ________ liquid?
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Melting point of methyl alcohol is?
The test used to distinguish among primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols is:
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Ethers are very good:
The strength of an acid depends on?
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Rectified spirits have a percentage of alcohol.
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How are carboxylic acids formed from alcohol?
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In Lucas test, tertiary alcohols form oily layer of alkyl halid ___ ?
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Boiling point of Ethyl Alcohol is?
The catalyst used for the formation by dehydration of alcohols ?
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Which of the following esters give a Jasmine Flavour?
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2-methyl 2-propanol is:
Propane-1 of when combines with FICI In the presence of ZnCl2, It gives:
Which of the following process is not use for the preparation of alcohol?
Phenol Acts as
IUPAC name of wood spirit is
Higher order alcohols
Which of the following is not a derivative of benzene?
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Alkyl groups In ethers are connected by?
Either Is dangerous In which of the following states?
Which of following is an example of electrophilic attack on alcohols?
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The product formed by acid catalysed hydration of 2 – phenyl propene is:
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The classification of monohydric alcohols is due to
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The test used to distinguish among primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols is:
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Treatment of ethene with cold sulphuric acid, followed by reaction with boiling water, yields:
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The alcohols in which the carbon which is attach to the OH group is further attach with two carbon atoms is called as?
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Phenol reacts with calcium carbonate and evolve ________?
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Phenol is derived from?
The compound ‘leaf alcohol’ is partly responsible for the smell of new – mown grass
CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH2OH
Leaf alcohol
Which two compounds will be formed when ‘leaf alcohol’ is oxidized using hot, concentrated manganate (VII) ions?
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Which of the following compounds are added to ethanol to make it unfit for drinking?
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Which of the following is not soluble In alcohol?
In which of the following reaction does the C-O bond of alcohol not break?
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The strongest acid among the following is?
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Which of following is an example of electrophilic attack on alcohols?
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Which of the following compounds will give a secondary alcohol after reaction with NaBH4?
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Which of the following reactions is used for the production of alcohols on industrial scale?
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The reactivity of alcohol when 0-H bonds break
Methyl alcohol is used for production of
The alkenes can be formed by alcohols in the presence of
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Which of the following reactions is used for the production of alcohols on industrial scale?
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In Cannizzaro’s reaction, Benzyl alcohol is obtained from?
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Which of the following are not usually named using IUPAC system?
Phenol has all characters except?
Which of the following is not a physical property of ethers?
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Primary, Secondary Tertiary alcohols can be distinguished by Lucas test in which .. appear
Boiling point of C2H5OH is high than phenol because:
By fermentation process of starch and by the catalytic enzyme, ______ is produced.
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The method which is used on an industrial scale for production of alcohol from alkene is:
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The aromatic compound having the functional group “OH” attached to It Is?
The compound ‘leaf alcohol’ is partly responsible for the smell of new – mown grass
CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH2OH
Leaf alcohol
Which two compounds will be formed when ‘leaf alcohol’ is oxidized using hot, concentrated manganate (VII) ions?
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Which of the following compounds will give a secondary alcohol after reaction with NaBH4?
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Primary Alcohol is produced by reactions of Grignard’s reagent with _________ followed by hydrolysis in an acidic medium.
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding Methyl Alcohol?
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Which of following has “higher boiling”and “melting point”?
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Ethanol, when reacted with PCI5 , gave A, POCl3, and HCI. A reacts with AgNO2 to form B and AgCl. A and B are respectively:
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With which of the following alcohols do not react to form alkyl halides?
25 to 35 degree centigrade temperature is good for which of the following process?
Methylated spirit Is % methanol and % ethanol:
Which of the following is more soluble in water?
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Phenol reacts with CH3COCl to give:
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Primary Alcohol is produced by reactions of Grignard’s reagent with _________ followed by hydrolysis in an acidic medium.
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Why is it necessary to distill aldehyde formed from oxidation of primary alcohol through acidified potassium dichromate (VI) solution or acidified sodium dichromate (VI) solution?
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Alkoxicies react with alkyl halide to form? a
Dehydration of ethanol at 100 oC in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 gives:
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The method which is used on an industrial scale for production of alcohol from alkene is:
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Phenol is reduced to benzene on reaction with:
Which is more soluble in ethanol?
Key Concepts about Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
The chapter explains the classification of alcohols (primary, secondary, tertiary) and phenols, along with IUPAC nomenclature rules. It covers their physical properties, acidity, and hydrogen bonding effects. The chapter also discusses important reactions such as oxidation, dehydration, substitution, and esterification of alcohols and phenols, as well as the preparation and reactions of ethers. Industrial and biological applications of these compounds are also highlighted. Each concept is illustrated with examples, diagrams, and step-by-step explanations. These concepts are highly important for FSC board exams and entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, and ECAT.
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Mastery of alcohols, phenols, and ethers helps students understand reaction mechanisms, predict products, and solve numerical and conceptual problems. PLS Academy provides practice questions, solved past papers, and chapter-wise MCQs to help students revise these topics effectively. Regular study of this chapter improves problem-solving skills, conceptual clarity, and exam performance, ensuring students are well-prepared for FSC board exams, competitive entry tests, and NTS exams.
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