We have a propane molecule that lost a H and gains the OH- functional group. What have we created? How is the charge different for this molecule?

1 Answer
Aug 28, 2016

You have created an alcohol!

Explanation:

So you start with H_3C-CH_2CH_3, you finish H_3C-CH_2CH_2OH or H_3C-CH(OH)CH_3, "n-propanol" or "isopropanol".

The alkane and the daughter alcohols molecules are neutral species. The alcohols are a little bit more polar and would have some considerable water solubility.