Diol

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry, used in Polymers.

Definition

An alcohol molecule containing two hydroxyl ( $-OH$ ) functional groups.

Exam Context

Diol appears in Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision content for Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers, especially Polymers and Condensation Polymers.

Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers Polymers Condensation Polymers

Found in Revision Notes

Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers

Condensation Polymers

Polymers • Condensation Polymers

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Related Key Terms

Biodegradable Condensation polymer Condensation polymerisation Continuation bonds

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