Structure and Classification of Alcohols Nomenclature of Alcohols Physical Properties of Alcohols Acidity of Alcohols Alkoxide ions Synthesis of Alcohols Substitution of alkyl halides Hydration of alkenes Oxidation Oxidation states Strong oxidizers Potassium Permanganate Chromic Acid Mild oxidation PCC Swern Oxidation Alcohols as Nucleophiles and Electrophiles Alcohols and alkoxides as Nucleophiles Electrophilicity of alcohols Reduction of Alcohols Reactions of Alcohols with Hydrohalic Acids Dehydration of alcohols Reactions of Alcohols with Thionyl Chloride