Glossary 2.3
The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Condensation reactiona reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule and a small molecule, such as water | |
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Dehydration reactiona reaction that involves the removal of a hydroden atom and a hydroxyl group from the reactant, producing a slightly smaller molecule and water | |
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Primary alcoholan alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is bonded to a terminal carbon atom | |
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Secondary alcoholan alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon atom with two alkyl groups bonded to it | |
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Tertiary alcoholan alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon atom with three alkyl groups bonded to it | |