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Name two useful reactions of alcohols:

A. Reduction and addition
B. Addition and oxidation
C. Oxidation and dehydration
D. Dehydration and addition



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Final answer:

Alcohols undergo oxidation and dehydration reactions, leading to the formation of aldehydes, ketones, alkenes, or ethers.


Explanation:

Two major types of reactions of alcohols:

  1. Oxidation: Primary alcohols are oxidized to form aldehydes, while secondary alcohols are oxidized to form ketones. Tertiary alcohols are not readily oxidized.
  2. Dehydration: Alcohols can be dehydrated to form alkenes or ethers, depending on the conditions.

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