#alcohols

organic chemistry alcohols ketones and ethers

ant to oxidation, but under strong conditions, they can be cleaved to carboxylic acids and other products. Industrial and Biological Significance of Ketones Acetone (propanone) is a common solvent and starting material for plastics. Keton

Miss Camille Metz • Feb 13, 2026

8 2 Naming Alcohols Victor Valley College

one part of your chemistry syllabus, it lays the foundation for understanding more complex organic molecules. Alcohols are precursors to many chemical reactions, including oxidation, substitution, and esterification.

Sara O'Connell DVM • Jul 19, 2026