NEET Chemistry Classification MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the classification of alcohols and phenols is correct?
Alcohols can be classified based on the hybridisation of the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is attached.
Phenols are classified only based on the number of hydroxyl groups present.
Tertiary alcohols have the hydroxyl group attached to a primary carbon atom.
All alcohols contain an sp2 hybridised carbon atom in their structure.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Alcohols are classified based on the hybridisation of the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is attached, and they can further be categorized as primary, secondary, or tertiary. The other statements are incorrect based on the classification principles outlined in the NCERT context.
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