Question

2 naphthol is saturated or unsaturated​

Answer 1

2 naphthol is saturated since it can form strong hydrogen bonds with hydroxyl functional groups.

• 2-Naphthol, also called beta-naphthol, has a hydroxyl functionality on the second carbon atom adjacent to the adjacent ring structure. The 2-naphthol structure gives it different properties than the 1-naphthol isomer. This is called naphthalene-2-ol. This isomer is a colorless, fluorescent, crystalline substance that is used as an intermediate for dyes and other compounds.

• Naphthol is a polar molecule. A polar molecule has a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end. These opposite charges allow the molecule to attract other polar substances like a magnet.

• Solubility is defined as the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. Phenols such as naphthol can form strong hydrogen bonds with hydroxyl functional groups. A hydrogen bond is a special type of bond that joins hydrogen from one compound to a highly electronegative atom (an electron-attracting atom) such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine from another compound. This hydrogen bond also makes naphthol soluble

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