b) Describe the properties of primary alcohols, focusing on their

solubility in water, and intermolecular forces that influence boiling

points.

c) Draw the structure of 2-methylbutan-1-ol as displayed formula.

d) Which type of alcohol is 2-methylbutan-1-ol?

e) In a reaction, 2-methylbutan-1-ol is oxidised by potassium

dichromate. Write equations for the two oxidation steps of

this reaction and then name and draw (as displayed

formula) the two products of this reaction.

f) One of the products gives a silver mirror when warmed

with Tollens reagent. State the identity of this product and

name the functional group that this product belongs to.